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Trip Overview

The average train between Rayleigh and Plymouth takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Rayleigh to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 54m
Duration
261 mi
Distance
£134
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Rayleigh to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Rayleigh and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 50m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 45m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 23m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 26m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 26m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 26m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 25m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 26m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Plymouth? 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.

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  • Distance: 261.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Plymouth via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 56m.

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