The average train between Rayleigh and Thorpe Bay takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rayleigh to Thorpe Bay. 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 Thorpe Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Thorpe Bay at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Southend Victoria and take an average of 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

42 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change

25 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Thorpe Bay. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Thorpe Bay station via Southend Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Rayleigh to Thorpe Bay train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Thorpe Bay train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
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The distance between Rayleigh and Thorpe Bay is 12.1 km. The road distance is 18 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Rayleigh to Southend Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 19 min.