The average bus between Rayleigh Station and Braintree takes 1h 29m and the fastest bus takes 1h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh Station to Braintree. 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 Rayleigh Station and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh Station is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 14m • 1 change
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1h 24m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Rayleigh Station to Braintree? 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 Rayleigh Station to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Panfield Lane station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Rayleigh Station to Braintree bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Railway Station.
Rayleigh Station to Braintree bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Panfield Lane station.
The distance between Rayleigh Station and Braintree is 32.3 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Station to Panfield Lane via Bus Station in around 1h 25m.