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Southend-on-Sea to Rayleigh buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Southend-on-Sea and Rayleigh takes 37 min and the fastest bus takes 17 min. The bus runs at least 8 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea 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.

37 min
Duration
7 mi
Distance
£3
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Southend-on-Sea to Rayleigh bus times

Buses run every 10 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 12:19 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    bus bus 39 min • Direct
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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 36 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 22 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea 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.

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  • Distance: 6.9 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Rayleigh, England?

First Essex operates a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Eastwood Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 35 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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