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Trip Overview

The average bus between Royston and Rayleigh takes 4h 31m and the fastest bus takes 3h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Royston to Rayleigh. 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 31m
Duration
74 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Royston to Rayleigh bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Royston and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer at The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 3m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 55m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 50m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 3m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 55m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 50m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 3m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 55m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 50m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 3m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 55m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 50m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 3m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 55m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 50m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 3m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 47m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 48m • 3 changes
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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 14m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Royston to Rayleigh? 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 Royston to Rayleigh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 73.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Royston, Hertfordshire, England and Rayleigh, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Eastwood Road via The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 1m.

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