The average bus between Saffron Walden and Rayleigh takes 2h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Saffron Walden 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.
Buses run every 2 hours between Saffron Walden and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saffron Walden is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at High Street and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Saffron Walden 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Saffron Walden to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Saffron Walden station and arriving at Rayleigh station via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Saffron Walden to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Common Hill station.
Saffron Walden to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Eastwood Road station.
The distance between Saffron Walden and Rayleigh is 54.7 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a bus from Common Hill to Eastwood Road via High Street and Bus Station in around 2h 14m.