The average train between Rayleigh and Southampton takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rayleigh to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Southampton station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Rayleigh to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Rayleigh to Southampton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Rayleigh and Southampton is 159.1 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Southampton Central via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 31m.