The average bus between Rayleigh and Bedford takes 5h 13m and the fastest bus takes 4h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Bedford. 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 3 hours between Rayleigh and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Bedford? 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 to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Bedford station via Parkside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Rayleigh to Bedford bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Rayleigh to Bedford bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at St Peters Street station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Bedford is 95.6 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a bus from The Library to St Peters Street via Bus Station, Coach Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 4h 34m.