The average bus between Manchester and Rayleigh takes 8h 24m and the fastest bus takes 7h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 4 times a day between Manchester and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Finchley Road Station and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Manchester to Rayleigh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Rayleigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Book your Manchester to Rayleigh bus tickets online with National Express and First Essex.
The distance between Manchester and Rayleigh is 285.2 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Eastwood Road via Finchley Road Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 14m.