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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Rayleigh takes 4h 52m 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 52m
Duration
261 mi
Distance
£136
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
4h 27m
£115–204

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 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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

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

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

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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

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

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

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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

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

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

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 261.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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 27m.

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