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Rayleigh to Southend-on-Sea buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rayleigh and Southend-on-Sea takes 36 min and the fastest bus takes 21 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Rayleigh to Southend-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

36 min
Duration
7 mi
Distance
£3
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Rayleigh to Southend-on-Sea bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Rayleigh and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 11:47 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    bus bus 36 min • Direct
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    bus bus 29 min • Direct
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    bus bus 36 min • Direct
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    bus bus 29 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Southend-on-Sea? 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.

Map of how to get from Rayleigh to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6.7 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

First Essex operates a bus from Eastwood Road to Travel Centre every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 32 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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