The average train between Exeter and Rayleigh takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Rayleigh station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Exeter to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Exeter to Rayleigh train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Exeter and Rayleigh is 303.7 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Rayleigh via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 24m.