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.
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.


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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Birmingham NEC is 185.9 km. The road distance is 270 km.
National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.