The average train between Purfleet-on-Thames and Rayleigh takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Purfleet-on-Thames 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 Purfleet-on-Thames and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purfleet-on-Thames is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Purfleet-on-Thames 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 Purfleet-on-Thames to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Purfleet-on-Thames station and arriving at Rayleigh station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Purfleet-on-Thames to Rayleigh train services, operated by c2c, depart from Purfleet station.
Purfleet-on-Thames to Rayleigh train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Purfleet-on-Thames to Rayleigh train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Purfleet-on-Thames and Rayleigh is 27.8 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Purfleet to Rayleigh via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 12m.