The average train between Oxford and Rayleigh takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Oxford 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 Oxford and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Rayleigh station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Oxford to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Oxford to Rayleigh train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Oxford and Rayleigh is 129.6 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Rayleigh via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 5m.