Rome2Rio

Plymouth to Rayleigh trains

Find Transport to Rayleigh

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Rayleigh takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

4h 50m
Duration
261 mi
Distance
£135
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Plymouth to Rayleigh train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 48m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 2m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 38m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 1m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 40m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 2m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 42m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 41m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 38m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 21m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 29m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 32m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 2m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 38m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 1m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 40m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 2m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 38m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 1m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 40m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 2m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 38m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 1m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 40m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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.

Map of how to get from Plymouth to Rayleigh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Rayleigh, England?

You can take a train from Plymouth to Rayleigh via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 18m.

Operators