The average bus between Rayleigh and Rochester takes 4h 13m and the fastest bus takes 3h 2m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rayleigh to Rochester. 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 hourly between Rayleigh and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Rochester at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Rochester? 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 Rochester. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Rochester station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Rayleigh to Rochester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Eastwood Road station.
Rayleigh to Rochester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Rochester is 23.1 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a bus from Eastwood Road to Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 27m.