The average bus between Colchester and Rayleigh Station takes 2h 13m and the fastest bus takes 2h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Rayleigh Station. 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 twice daily between Colchester and Rayleigh Station. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Rayleigh Station at 10:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 6m • 1 change
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2h 10m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Colchester to Rayleigh Station? 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 Colchester to Rayleigh Station. However, there are services departing from Crouch Street station and arriving at Railway Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Colchester to Rayleigh Station bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Crouch Street station.
Colchester to Rayleigh Station bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Colchester and Rayleigh Station is 39.4 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a bus from Crouch Street to Railway Station via Bus Station in around 2h 8m.