The average train between Diss and Rayleigh takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Diss 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 Diss and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Diss is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Chelmsford and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Diss 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.
No, there is no direct train from Diss to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Diss station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Chelmsford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Diss to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Diss station.
Diss to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Diss to Rayleigh train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Diss and Rayleigh is 94.5 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Diss to Rayleigh via Chelmsford and Shenfield in around 1h 52m.