The average train between Rayleigh and Harwich takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Rayleigh to Harwich. 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 Harwich. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Harwich at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Shenfield and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Harwich station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Rayleigh to Harwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Harwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Harwich Town station.
Book your Rayleigh to Harwich train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rayleigh and Harwich is 61.3 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Harwich Town via Shenfield and Manningtree in around 2h 43m.