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Bournemouth to Rayleigh buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bournemouth and Rayleigh takes 6h 37m and the fastest bus takes 4h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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.

6h 37m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bournemouth to Rayleigh bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Bournemouth and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 3:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 29m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 15m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 45m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 40m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 15m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 45m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 40m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 15m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 45m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 40m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 15m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 45m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 40m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 40m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 50m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 15m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 20m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 26m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 31m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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: 181.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Eastwood Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 26m.

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