The average bus between Ipswich and Rayleigh takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 4 hours between Ipswich and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Railway Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Ipswich to Rayleigh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to Rayleigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Eastwood Road station.
The distance between Ipswich and Rayleigh is 64.8 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Eastwood Road via Railway Station, Post Office, and Bus Station in around 2h 40m.