The average bus between Rayleigh and Manningtree takes 4h 2m and the fastest bus takes 2h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Manningtree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Rayleigh and Manningtree. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Manningtree at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Manningtree? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Manningtree. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Manningtree station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Rayleigh to Manningtree bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from The Library station.
Rayleigh to Manningtree bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at The Skinners Arms station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Manningtree is 50.9 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a bus from The Library to The Skinners Arms via Bus Station and Head Street in around 2h 54m.