The average train between Canterbury and Rayleigh takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 hourly between Canterbury and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Canterbury to Rayleigh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Rayleigh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Canterbury to Rayleigh train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Canterbury and Rayleigh is 47.4 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Rayleigh via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 38m.