The average train between Eastbourne and Rayleigh takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Rayleigh station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Eastbourne to Rayleigh train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Rayleigh train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Eastbourne to Rayleigh train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Eastbourne and Rayleigh is 93.5 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Rayleigh via London Victoria, Victoria station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 53m.