The average train between Colchester and Rayleigh takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester 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 Colchester and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 8m • 1 change
1h 1m • 1 change
1h 3m • 1 change
1h 10m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Colchester to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Colchester to Rayleigh train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Colchester and Rayleigh is 39.6 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Rayleigh via Shenfield in around 1h 5m.
