The average train between Leicester and Rayleigh takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester 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 Leicester and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Rayleigh station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Leicester to Rayleigh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Rayleigh station.
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The distance between Leicester and Rayleigh is 166.6 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Rayleigh via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 6m.