The average train between Rayleigh and Bournemouth takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Rayleigh to Bournemouth. 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 Rayleigh and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Rayleigh to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Rayleigh to Bournemouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Rayleigh and Bournemouth is 198.2 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Bournemouth via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 13m.
