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The average bus between Rayleigh and Cardiff takes 7h 44m and the fastest bus takes 6h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 44m
Duration
226 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
6h 46m
£32–55

Rayleigh to Cardiff bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Rayleigh and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 5:39 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 47m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 55m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 6m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 25m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 59m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 51m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 25m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 59m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 51m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 25m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 59m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 51m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 25m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 59m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 51m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 25m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 59m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 11m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 25m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 59m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 47m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Cardiff? 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: 226.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from The Library to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 46m.

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