The average bus between Rayleigh and Birmingham takes 6h 2m and the fastest bus takes 4h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 5:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Birmingham? 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 Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Rayleigh to Birmingham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Rayleigh to Birmingham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Birmingham is 198.2 km. The road distance is 283 km.
National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h 10m.