The average train between Stafford and Rayleigh takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 Stafford and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Rayleigh station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Stafford to Rayleigh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Rayleigh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Stafford to Rayleigh train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Stafford and Rayleigh is 229.7 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Rayleigh via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 24m.