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The average bus between Rayleigh and Whitstable takes 4h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Whitstable. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 45m
Duration
76 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Rayleigh to Whitstable bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Rayleigh and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East4h 32m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 13m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 18m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East4h 18m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East3h 50m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 3m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East4h 17m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 1m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East4h 3m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East4h 17m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 1m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East4h 3m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East4h 17m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 1m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East4h 3m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 18m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East4h 33m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East3h 50m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 3m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East4h 51m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East4h 18m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 16m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 43m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 76.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Eastwood Road to Horsebridge via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Long Reach in around 4h 49m.

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