Cardiff to Rayleigh Trains

Cardiff to Rayleigh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Rayleigh takes 3h 10m 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.

3h 10m
Duration: 182 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Hourly
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3h 3m

£80–143

Cardiff to Rayleigh train times

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 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:36 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:54 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:36 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:54 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:36 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:54 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:33 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:50 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:35 PM
3h • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:35 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 2:35 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:36 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:54 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:36 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:54 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

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Cardiff to Rayleigh train times

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:36 AM

5:53 AM → 8:54 AM

6:24 AM → 9:35 AM

6:51 AM → 9:56 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:36 AM

5:53 AM → 8:54 AM

6:24 AM → 9:35 AM

6:51 AM → 9:56 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:36 AM

5:53 AM → 8:54 AM

6:24 AM → 9:35 AM

6:51 AM → 9:56 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:33 AM

6:20 AM → 9:13 AM

6:48 AM → 10:13 AM

7:18 AM → 10:33 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:50 AM → 12:05 PM

9:35 AM → 12:35 PM

10:20 AM → 1:35 PM

11:20 AM → 2:35 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:36 AM

5:53 AM → 8:54 AM

6:24 AM → 9:35 AM

6:51 AM → 9:56 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:36 AM

5:53 AM → 8:54 AM

6:24 AM → 9:35 AM

6:51 AM → 9:56 AM

Frequently asked questions

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