What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Rayleigh?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Rayleigh is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Rayleigh?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Rayleigh is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Eastwood Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Rayleigh via Waterloo station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Rayleigh?

The distance between Bournemouth and Rayleigh is 146 miles. The road distance is 148 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Rayleigh without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Rayleigh without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £22 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Rayleigh?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Bournemouth to Rayleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Rayleigh bus from?

Bournemouth to Rayleigh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Rayleigh train from?

Bournemouth to Rayleigh train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Rayleigh?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Rayleigh is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £22 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Rayleigh bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Rayleigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Rayleigh train arrive?

Bournemouth to Rayleigh train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Rayleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Rayleigh is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Bournemouth to Rayleigh.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Rayleigh?

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Where can I stay near Rayleigh?

There are 1078+ hotels available in Rayleigh.

Bournemouth to Rayleigh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 25 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Rayleigh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
2h 58m
£22–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
5h 25m
£32–74
Drive 147.2 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Rayleighcar 147.2 mi
2h 36m
£36–53
Train, line 25 bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 25 / ...
4h 42m

Bournemouth to Rayleigh by train and subway

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 145 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Rayleigh via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Eastwood Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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