Bus from Rayleigh to Rettendon
3 direct routes · 14–25 min · first bus 10:09, last bus 18:54 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rettendon as of 04:32
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rayleigh, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | First Essex | ~15 min | 5 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 10:09 | 18:54 | The Travellers Joy (opp) | School (opp) | Rawreth & Battlesbridge |
| 8A | Central Connect | ~25 min | 2 | Wednesdays only | 12:35 | 14:35 | High Street (NE-bound) | Hayes Residential (SW-bound) | Rawreth |
| 513 | Stephensons of Essex | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:18 | 16:18 | Eastwood Road (NW-bound) | School (opp) | Rawreth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rayleigh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 3 bus, 8A bus or 513 bus timetable.
Fares from Rayleigh to Rettendon
- £3.00 adult single on the 3 (First Essex)
- £3.20 adult single, £5.90 return on the 513 (Stephensons of Essex)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rayleigh to Rettendon?
3 routes run directly from Rayleigh to Rettendon: the 3 (First Essex), the 8A (Central Connect), the 513 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 3, 5 times each weekday — board at The Travellers Joy (opp) and get off at School (opp), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rayleigh to Rettendon?
Between 14 minutes on the 513 and 25 on the 8A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Rawreth, Battlesbridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rayleigh to Rettendon?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 10:09 and the last around 18:54. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rayleigh to Rettendon?
Adult singles from Rayleigh to Rettendon: £3.00 on the 3 (First Essex); £3.20 on the 513 (Stephensons of Essex). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.