The average bus between Rayleigh and Harwich takes 4h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Harwich. 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 Harwich. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Harwich at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Harwich? 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 Harwich. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Harwich station via Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Rayleigh to Harwich bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Rayleigh to Harwich bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Mayflower Avenue station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Harwich is 61.3 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a bus from The Library to Mayflower Avenue via Bus Station and Head Street in around 3h 42m.