The average train between Southampton and Rayleigh takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton to Rayleigh. 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 Southampton and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Rayleigh station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Southampton to Rayleigh train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Rayleigh train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Southampton to Rayleigh train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southampton and Rayleigh is 159.1 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Rayleigh via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 24m.
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