The average train between Dunstable and Rayleigh takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dunstable 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 Dunstable and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 13m • 2 changes


1h 53m • 2 changes


1h 56m • 2 changes


1h 47m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Dunstable to Rayleigh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Rayleigh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Dunstable to Rayleigh train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Dunstable and Rayleigh is 84.5 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Rayleigh via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 49m.