The average train between Rayleigh and Leicester takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rayleigh to Leicester. 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 Rayleigh and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Leicester? 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 Rayleigh to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Leicester station via London Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Rayleigh to Leicester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
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The distance between Rayleigh and Leicester is 166.6 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Leicester via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 10m.