Bus from Rettendon to Rayleigh
3 direct routes · 8–36 min · first bus 07:13, last bus 18:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rayleigh as of 07:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rettendon, 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 | ~24 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:43 | 18:11 | School (o/s) | Eastwood Road (NW-bound) | Battlesbridge & Rawreth |
| 8A | Central Connect | ~36 min | 2 | Wednesdays only | 10:48 | 13:48 | School (o/s) | Eastwood Road (NW-bound) | Rawreth |
| 513 | Stephensons of Essex | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:13 | 07:13 | School (o/s) | Railway Station (opp) | Rawreth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rettendon 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 Rettendon to Rayleigh
- £3.00 adult single on the 3 (First Essex)
- £5.60 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 Rettendon to Rayleigh?
3 routes run directly from Rettendon to Rayleigh: the 3 (First Essex), the 8A (Central Connect), the 513 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 3, 6 times each weekday — board at School (o/s) and get off at Eastwood Road (NW-bound), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rettendon to Rayleigh?
Between 8 minutes on the 513 and 36 on the 8A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Battlesbridge, Rawreth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rettendon to Rayleigh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:13 and the last around 18:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rettendon to Rayleigh?
Adult singles from Rettendon to Rayleigh: £3.00 on the 3 (First Essex); £5.60 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.