The average bus between Rayleigh and Penzance takes 14h 1m and the fastest bus takes 12h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Penzance. 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 4 times a day between Rayleigh and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 5:39 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 14h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Penzance? 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 Penzance. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Penzance station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
Rayleigh to Penzance bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Rayleigh to Penzance bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Penzance is 460.8 km. The road distance is 614 km.
You can take a bus from The Library to Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 29m.