The average train between Bromley and Rayleigh takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bromley 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 every 30 minutes between Bromley and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bromley is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bromley to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Bromley station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Elephant & Castle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Bromley to Rayleigh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bromley South station.
Bromley to Rayleigh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Bromley to Rayleigh train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Bromley and Rayleigh is 45.4 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Bromley South to Rayleigh via Elephant & Castle, Elephant & Castle station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 38m.