The average train between Southampton and Rayleigh Station takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton to Rayleigh Station. 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 Station. 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 Station at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Rayleigh Station. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Rayleigh Station station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Southampton to Rayleigh Station train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Rayleigh Station train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Rayleigh station.
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The distance between Southampton and Rayleigh Station is 159 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 25m.