The average train between Norwich and Rayleigh takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Norwich 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 Norwich and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Colchester and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Norwich 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 Norwich to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Norwich station and arriving at Shenfield station via Colchester station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Norwich to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.
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The distance between Norwich and Rayleigh is 125.2 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Norwich to Rayleigh via Colchester and Shenfield in around 2h 15m.