The average bus between Sheffield and Rayleigh takes 8h 55m and the fastest bus takes 7h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sheffield 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 4 times a day between Sheffield and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at St Margaret's Bus Station and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Rayleigh station via St Margaret's Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Sheffield to Rayleigh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Sheffield to Rayleigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Sheffield and Rayleigh is 244.1 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Eastwood Road via St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 48m.