The average train between Cheltenham and Rayleigh takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Rayleigh station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Cheltenham to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Cheltenham to Rayleigh train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cheltenham and Rayleigh is 188.1 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Rayleigh via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 7m.