The average train between Harpenden and Rayleigh takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Harpenden 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 Harpenden and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Harpenden to Rayleigh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
Harpenden to Rayleigh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Harpenden to Rayleigh train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Harpenden and Rayleigh is 71.1 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Harpenden to Rayleigh via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 32m.