The average bus between Bedford and Rayleigh takes 4h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bedford 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 every 3 hours between Bedford and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 4:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Drummer St Bus Station and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Drummer St Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Bedford to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Peters Street station.
Bedford to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Bedford and Rayleigh is 95.6 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a bus from St Peters Street to Eastwood Road via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 19m.