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Trip Overview

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.

2h 37m
Duration
116 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Southampton to Rayleigh train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 8:03 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.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 33m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 26m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 25m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 4m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 4m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 4m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 4m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 5m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 25m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 33m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 12m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 9m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 9m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Rayleigh? 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.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Rayleigh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 116.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Rayleigh via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 25m.

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