The average bus between Rayleigh and Cambridge takes 2h 46m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Cambridge. 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 Cambridge. 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 Cambridge at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Cambridge? 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 Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Cambridge station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Rayleigh to Cambridge bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from The Library station.
Rayleigh to Cambridge bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Parkside station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Cambridge is 76.1 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a bus from The Library to Parkside via Bus Station and Coach Station in around 2h 41m.