The average train between Hastings and Rayleigh takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 every 30 minutes between Hastings and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 39m. 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 London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Hastings to Rayleigh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to Rayleigh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Hastings to Rayleigh train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Hastings and Rayleigh is 81.3 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Hastings to Rayleigh via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 38m.