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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rayleigh and Canterbury takes 4h 38m and the fastest bus takes 3h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 38m
Duration
82 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Rayleigh to Canterbury bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Rayleigh and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 12m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 19m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express3h 45m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 11m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 58m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express3h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 11m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 58m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express3h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 11m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 58m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express3h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 12m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 34m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express3h 45m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 45m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 12m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 1m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 27m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 18m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express6h 36m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Canterbury? 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.

Map of how to get from Rayleigh to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 82.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a bus from Eastwood Road to Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 52m.

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