The average train between Derby and Rayleigh takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Derby 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 Derby and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Rayleigh station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Derby to Rayleigh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Rayleigh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Derby to Rayleigh train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Derby and Rayleigh is 205.3 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Rayleigh via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 40m.