The average bus between Rayleigh and Thetford takes 4h 5m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Thetford. 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 Thetford. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Thetford at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Thetford? 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 Thetford. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Thetford station via Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Rayleigh to Thetford bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Rayleigh to Thetford bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Thetford is 92.9 km. The road distance is 157 km.
National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £12–29 and the journey takes 2h 15m.