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Rayleigh to Southend Pier buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rayleigh and Southend Pier takes 26 min and the fastest bus takes 21 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Southend Pier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

26 min
Duration
8 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Rayleigh to Southend Pier bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Rayleigh and Southend Pier. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Southend Pier at 11:47 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Southend Pier? 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.

Map of how to get from Rayleigh to Southend Pier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7.6 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Southend Pier, England?

First Essex operates a bus from Eastwood Road to Travel Centre every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 35 min.

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