The average train between Ipswich and Rayleigh takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Ipswich to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Ipswich to Rayleigh train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ipswich and Rayleigh is 64.8 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Rayleigh via Shenfield in around 1h 28m.