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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.

1h 48m
Duration
94 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
1h 39m
£47–83

Canterbury to Rayleigh train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:18 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.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 41m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 48m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 41m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 48m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 52m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 52m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 52m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 11m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 44m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 42m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 41m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 48m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 41m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 48m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Rayleigh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 93.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Rayleigh, England?

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 39m.

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