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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rayleigh and Ipswich takes 10h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 31m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Rayleigh to Ipswich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 35m
Duration
57 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Rayleigh to Ipswich bus times

Buses run twice a week between Rayleigh and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 10h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    First EssexFlixBus2h 31m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    First EssexFlixBus18h 39m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Ipswich? 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: 56.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 35m

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

You can take a bus from The Library to Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop via Bus Station and Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 in around 3h 20m.

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