The average train between Dover and Rayleigh takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Dover to Rayleigh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Rayleigh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Dover to Rayleigh train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Dover and Rayleigh is 70.9 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Rayleigh via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 50m.