The average train between Maidstone and Rayleigh takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Rayleigh station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Maidstone to Rayleigh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Rayleigh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Maidstone to Rayleigh train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Maidstone and Rayleigh is 36 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Rayleigh via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 59m.