The average train between Plymouth and Rayleigh takes 4h 46m 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.
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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 40m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Rayleigh station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Plymouth to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Plymouth to Rayleigh train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Plymouth and Rayleigh is 358.7 km. The road distance is 421 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Rayleigh via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 24m.