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The average bus between Southampton and Rayleigh takes 5h 57m and the fastest bus takes 4h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

5h 57m
Duration
155 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Southampton to Rayleigh bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Southampton and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 3:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 5m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 10m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 25m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 45m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 25m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 34m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 25m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 1m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 26m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 59m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 5m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 44m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 5m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 10m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 25m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 5m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 10m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 25m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 5m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 10m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 25m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 4m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

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  • Distance: 155.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Station to Eastwood Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 13m.

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