The average train between Dartford and Rayleigh takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dartford 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 Dartford and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Woolwich Arsenal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Dartford to Rayleigh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Dartford station.
Dartford to Rayleigh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Dartford to Rayleigh train tickets online with Thameslink, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dartford and Rayleigh is 31.1 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Dartford to Rayleigh via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 27m.