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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rayleigh and Birmingham NEC takes 5h 31m and the fastest bus takes 4h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 31m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus 777
5h 56m
£25–46

Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Rayleigh and Birmingham NEC. 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 Birmingham NEC at 4:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express6h 21m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express5h 11m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 16m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express6h 21m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express5h 11m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 16m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express6h 21m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express5h 11m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 16m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express6h 21m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express5h 11m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 16m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express6h 21m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express5h 21m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 16m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express6h 30m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express5h 15m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 7m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express5h 27m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express5h 47m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 40m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express5h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC? 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: 167.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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