🚌 Bus from Southend-on-Sea to Rayleigh
11 direct routes · about 56 min · first bus 04:52, last bus 21:40 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~56 min | 150 | 04:52 | 21:40 | Travel Centre (Stop A) |
| 25 | First Essex | ~39 min | 89 | 05:35 | 20:00 | Travel Centre (Stop D) |
| X30 | First Essex | ~29 min | 70 | 05:00 | 04:00 | Travel Centre (Stop C) |
| 9 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~78 min | 61 | 05:58 | 21:45 | East Beach (SW-bound) |
| 7 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~70 min | 44 | 06:15 | 17:57 | Thorpe Bay Railway Station (opp) |
| 8 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~70 min | 21 | 07:21 | 17:36 | Thorpe Bay Railway Station (opp) |
| 3 | First Essex | ~46 min | 7 | 06:30 | 18:05 | Travel Centre (Stop C) |
| 20 | First Essex | ~30 min | 4 | 19:30 | 22:30 | Travel Centre (Stop D) |
| 20S | First Essex | ~59 min | 1 | 15:30 | 15:30 | Travel Centre (Stop D) |
| 625 | First Essex | ~43 min | 1 | 15:45 | 15:45 | Highfield Gardens (Stop L) |
| 825 | First Essex | ~51 min | 1 | 15:20 | 15:20 | Travel Centre (Stop D) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea to Rayleigh?
11 routes run directly from Southend-on-Sea to Rayleigh: 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 Southend-on-Sea to Rayleigh?
Around 56 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Southend-on-Sea to Rayleigh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1) leaves around 04:52 and the last around 21:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southend-on-Sea to Rayleigh?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.