The average train between Rayleigh and Rye takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Rayleigh to Rye. 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 Rye. 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 Rye at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Rye. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Rye station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Rayleigh to Rye train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Rye train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Rye station.
Book your Rayleigh to Rye train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rayleigh and Rye is 71.1 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Rye via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Ashford International in around 2h 33m.