The average bus between Wivenhoe and Rayleigh takes 3h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wivenhoe 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Wivenhoe and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wivenhoe is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Head Street and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 39m • 2 changes


3h 24m • 2 changes


3h 33m • 2 changes


3h 30m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Wivenhoe to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Wivenhoe station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Wivenhoe to Rayleigh bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from The Flag station.
Wivenhoe to Rayleigh bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Eastwood Road station.
The distance between Wivenhoe and Rayleigh is 39.9 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a bus from The Flag to Eastwood Road via Head Street, Crouch Street, and Bus Station in around 2h 54m.