The average train between Chelmsford and Rayleigh takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Chelmsford to Rayleigh train services, operated by National Express East Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Rayleigh train services, operated by National Express East Anglia, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Chelmsford to Rayleigh train tickets online with National Express East Anglia.
The distance between Chelmsford and Rayleigh is 19.1 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Rayleigh via Shenfield in around 43 min.