The average train between Essex and Rayleigh takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 Essex and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 10:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essex to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Essex to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Essex to Rayleigh train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Essex and Rayleigh is 27.6 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Rayleigh via Shenfield in around 1h.