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Trip Overview

The average bus between Loughton and Rayleigh takes 4h 12m and the fastest bus takes 2h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loughton 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.

4h 12m
Duration
46 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 18 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Forest Road to Railway Stationbus bus 18C / ...
  2. Take the bus from Four Wantz to Bus Stationbus bus 46
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eastwood Roadbus bus 3 / ...
2h 48m
£10–13

Loughton to Rayleigh bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Loughton and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loughton is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst Essex3h 26m • 3 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 23m • 3 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst Essex3h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst Essex3h 26m • 3 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 23m • 3 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst Essex3h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst Essex3h 24m • 3 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst Essex3h 22m • 3 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst Essex2h 55m • 3 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst Essex12h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst Essex3h 26m • 3 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 23m • 3 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst Essex3h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst Essex3h 26m • 3 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 23m • 3 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst Essex3h 23m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Loughton 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: 46.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Loughton, Essex, England and Rayleigh, England?

You can take a bus from Forest Road to Eastwood Road via Railway Station, Four Wantz, and Bus Station in around 2h 48m.

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