The average train between Bedford and Rayleigh takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford to Rayleigh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Bedford and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Rayleigh station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Bedford to Rayleigh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Rayleigh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Bedford to Rayleigh train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Rayleigh is 95.6 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Rayleigh via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 46m.