The average train between Clacton-on-Sea and Rayleigh takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clacton-on-Sea is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Clacton-on-Sea station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Clacton-on-Sea station.
Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Clacton-on-Sea and Rayleigh is 44.3 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh via Shenfield in around 1h 32m.