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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rayleigh and Ipswich takes 3h 41m and the fastest bus takes 2h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.

3h 41m
Duration
83 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from The Library to Bus Stationbus bus 3 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus X30 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus bus 717 / ...
3h 37m
£12–20

Rayleigh to Ipswich bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Rayleigh and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 2:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 50m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 6m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 1m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 50m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 6m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 1m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 50m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 6m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 1m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express5h 10m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 15m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 5m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express6h 10m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 12m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 37m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 50m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 6m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 1m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 31m • 2 changes
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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: 83.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a bus from The Library to Cardinal Park Cinema via Bus Station and Coach Station in around 3h 37m.

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