The average train between Newmarket and Rayleigh takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Newmarket 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 Newmarket and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newmarket is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newmarket to Rayleigh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Newmarket to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Newmarket station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Newmarket to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Newmarket station.
Newmarket to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.
Book your Newmarket to Rayleigh train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Newmarket and Rayleigh is 74.6 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Newmarket to Rayleigh via Ipswich and Shenfield in around 3h 8m.