The average train between Rayleigh and Hastings takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Rayleigh to Hastings. 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 Hastings. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Hastings at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Hastings station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Rayleigh to Hastings train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Hastings train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Rayleigh to Hastings train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rayleigh and Hastings is 81.3 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Hastings via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Station, and London Bridge in around 2h 53m.