What is the cheapest way to get from Sudbury to Rayleigh?

The cheapest way to get from Sudbury to Rayleigh is to line 42 bus and line 170 bus and bus which costs £8 - £12 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sudbury to Rayleigh?

The fastest way to get from Sudbury to Rayleigh is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Sudbury and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Sudbury station to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Eastwood Road via Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Sudbury and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Sudbury to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Sudbury (Suffolk) and arriving at Rayleigh via Marks Tey and Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Sudbury to Rayleigh?

The distance between Sudbury and Rayleigh is 43 miles. The road distance is 40.4 miles.

How do I travel from Sudbury to Rayleigh without a car?

The best way to get from Sudbury to Rayleigh without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 39m and costs £15 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Sudbury to Rayleigh?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Sudbury to Rayleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sudbury to Rayleigh bus from?

Sudbury to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sudbury to Rayleigh train from?

Sudbury to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Sudbury (Suffolk) station.

Train or bus from Sudbury to Rayleigh?

The best way to get from Sudbury to Rayleigh is to line 42 bus and line 170 bus and bus which takes 2h 23m and costs £8 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Sudbury to Rayleigh bus arrive?

Sudbury to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Sudbury to Rayleigh train arrive?

Sudbury to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Marks Tey station.

Can I drive from Sudbury to Rayleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Sudbury to Rayleigh is 40 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Sudbury to Rayleigh.

How do I get a train ticket from Sudbury to Rayleigh?

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Where can I stay near Rayleigh?

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Sudbury to Rayleigh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 42 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sudbury to Rayleigh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Marks Teytrain
2. Take the train from Marks Tey to Chelmsfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eastwood Roadbus 3 / ...
1h 39m
£16–28
Line 42 bus, line 170 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 42
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eastwood Roadbus 3 / ...
2h 23m
£8–12
Drive 40.2 mi
1. Drive from Sudbury to Rayleighcar 40.2 mi
51 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sudbury to Rayleightaxi 40.2 mi
51 min
£95–120
Train
1. Take the train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Marks Teytrain
2. Take the train from Marks Tey to Shenfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Shenfield to Rayleightrain
1h 40m
£24–46

Sudbury to Rayleigh by train and bus

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1h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 42.9 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Sudbury, Suffolk, England and Rayleigh, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Eastwood Road via Bus Interchange and Bus Station in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Rayleigh via Marks Tey and Shenfield in around 1h 40m.

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