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The average bus between Reading and Rayleigh takes 4h 42m and the fastest bus takes 3h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Rayleigh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 42m
Duration
118 mi
Distance
£46
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Reading to Rayleigh bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Reading and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 3:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 15m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 9m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 25m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 15m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 9m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 25m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 15m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 11m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 26m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 47m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 23m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 22m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 15m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 9m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 25m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 15m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 9m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 25m • 3 changes
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    RailAirNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 34m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Rayleigh? 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 Reading to Rayleigh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 117.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Rayleigh, England?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Eastwood Road via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 18m.

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