The average train between Hastings and Rayleigh takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Hastings 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 Hastings and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Hastings to Rayleigh train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to Rayleigh train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Hastings to Rayleigh train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hastings and Rayleigh is 81.3 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Hastings to Rayleigh via Ashford International, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 24m.