🚌 Bus from Rayleigh to Southend-on-Sea
11 direct routes · about 33 min · first bus 05:33, last bus 22:20 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~33 min | 150 | 05:33 | 22:20 | Railway Station (o/s) |
| 25 | First Essex | ~23 min | 88 | 05:22 | 20:03 | Little Wheatley Chase (S-bound) |
| X30 | First Essex | ~14 min | 68 | 04:15 | 03:21 | Wolsey Park North (S-bound) |
| 9 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~13 min | 67 | 05:53 | 23:02 | Railway Station (o/s) |
| 7 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~40 min | 46 | 06:24 | 22:15 | Railway Station (o/s) |
| 8 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~40 min | 24 | 06:48 | 18:31 | Railway Station (o/s) |
| 3 | First Essex | ~30 min | 7 | 08:02 | 18:24 | Hullbridge Road (opp) |
| 20 | First Essex | ~10 min | 4 | 20:33 | 23:32 | Railway Station (opp) |
| 20S | First Essex | ~16 min | 1 | 07:35 | 07:35 | Railway Station (opp) |
| 625 | First Essex | ~14 min | 1 | 07:46 | 07:46 | Railway Station (opp) |
| 825 | First Essex | ~23 min | 1 | 07:23 | 07:23 | Little Wheatley Chase (S-bound) |
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 Southend-on-Sea?
11 routes run directly from Rayleigh to Southend-on-Sea: the 1 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 25 (First Essex), the X30 (First Essex), the 9 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 7 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 3 (First Essex), the 20 (First Essex), the 20S (First Essex), the 625 (First Essex), the 825 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Rayleigh to Southend-on-Sea?
Around 33 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rayleigh to Southend-on-Sea?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1) leaves around 05:33 and the last around 22:20. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rayleigh to Southend-on-Sea?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.