The average train between Rayleigh and Essex takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Rayleigh to Essex. 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 Rayleigh and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Essex. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Essex station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Rayleigh to Essex train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Essex train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Rayleigh to Essex train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rayleigh and Essex is 27.6 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to White Notley via Shenfield in around 1h 42m.