The average train between Holyhead and Rayleigh takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 5 times a day between Holyhead and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Holyhead to Rayleigh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Rayleigh station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Holyhead to Rayleigh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Rayleigh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Holyhead to Rayleigh train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Holyhead and Rayleigh is 403.3 km. The road distance is 480 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Rayleigh via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 59m.