Buses to Rayleigh from Chelmsford

The journey to Rayleigh from Chelmsford takes just 25 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 45 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Chelmsford at 01:17.

First Essex schedule

First Essex operates between Chelmsford and Rayleigh 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 45
Shortest trip 25 minutes
First departure 01:17
Last departure 23:51

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between Chelmsford and Rayleigh?

    Yes, buses operate daily from Chelmsford to Rayleigh, departing as early as 01:17.

  • How long is the bus trip from Chelmsford to Rayleigh?

    The fastest bus to Rayleigh from Chelmsford takes 25 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 48 minutes longer.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to Rayleigh from Chelmsford?

    It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

  • Which bus companies operate between Chelmsford and Rayleigh?

    First Essex run buses to Rayleigh from Chelmsford.

  • What time is the earliest bus from Chelmsford to Rayleigh?

    The first bus to Rayleigh from Chelmsford leaves at 01:17. The journey takes 25 minutes.

  • When is the last bus to Rayleigh from Chelmsford?

    The last bus leaves Chelmsford at 23:51, arriving into Rayleigh at 23:18. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

Onward travel from Rayleigh

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  • Weekdays
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  • Daily
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Great Wakering
  • Daily
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Hadleigh
  • Daily
8 minutes 2.3 miles
London Southend Airport
  • Daily
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South Benfleet
  • Daily
7 minutes 3.0 miles
Southend-on-Sea
  • Daily
19 minutes 5.8 miles
Stock
  • Weekdays
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Wickford
  • Daily
6 minutes 3.9 miles