The average train between Leicester and Rayleigh takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester 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 Leicester and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 41m • 2 changes


2h 13m • 2 changes


2h 25m • 2 changes


2h 24m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Rayleigh station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Leicester to Rayleigh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Rayleigh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Leicester to Rayleigh train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Leicester and Rayleigh is 166.6 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Rayleigh via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 6m.