The average train between Cardiff and Rayleigh takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Rayleigh station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Cardiff to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Cardiff to Rayleigh train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cardiff and Rayleigh is 262 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rayleigh via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 29m.
