🚌 Bus from Rayleigh to Southchurch
2 direct routes · about 76 min · first bus 06:24, last bus 19:16 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~76 min | 42 | 06:24 | 19:16 | Railway Station (o/s) |
| 8 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~76 min | 23 | 06:48 | 18:11 | Railway Station (o/s) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rayleigh to Southchurch?
2 routes run directly from Rayleigh to Southchurch: the 7 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex).
How long does the bus take from Rayleigh to Southchurch?
Around 76 minutes on the 7, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rayleigh to Southchurch?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 7) leaves around 06:24 and the last around 19:16. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rayleigh to Southchurch?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.