The average bus between Rayleigh and Waltham Abbey takes 3h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Waltham Abbey. 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 2 hours between Rayleigh and Waltham Abbey. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Waltham Abbey at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Waltham Abbey? 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 Waltham Abbey. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Waltham Abbey station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Rayleigh to Waltham Abbey bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from The Library station.
Rayleigh to Waltham Abbey bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Market Square station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Waltham Abbey is 43.5 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a bus from The Library to Market Square via Bus Station and Temp Bus Station in around 3h.