The average train between Gloucester and Rayleigh takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Rayleigh station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Gloucester to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Gloucester to Rayleigh train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Gloucester and Rayleigh is 198.6 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Rayleigh via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 51m.