The average train between Rayleigh and Penzance takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Penzance. 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 2 hours between Rayleigh and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Penzance at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Penzance station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Rayleigh to Penzance train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Penzance train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Rayleigh to Penzance train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rayleigh and Penzance is 460.8 km. The road distance is 547 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Penzance via Stratford and London Paddington in around 10h 13m.