Rayleigh to Cardiff Trains

Rayleigh to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rayleigh and Cardiff takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Rayleigh to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 12m
Duration: 182 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...

3h 21m

£80–144

Rayleigh to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Rayleigh and Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:46 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:46 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:00 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 1:34 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Cardiff? 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.

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Rayleigh to Cardiff train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:36 AM

7:09 AM → 10:12 AM

7:39 AM → 10:37 AM

7:58 AM → 11:07 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:40 AM

5:55 AM → 9:08 AM

6:25 AM → 9:36 AM

7:09 AM → 10:12 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:40 AM

5:55 AM → 9:08 AM

6:25 AM → 9:36 AM

7:09 AM → 10:12 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:40 AM

5:55 AM → 9:08 AM

6:25 AM → 9:36 AM

7:09 AM → 10:12 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:40 AM

5:55 AM → 9:08 AM

6:25 AM → 9:36 AM

7:09 AM → 10:12 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:46 AM → 8:36 AM

6:46 AM → 9:36 AM

7:46 AM → 10:40 AM

8:46 AM → 11:40 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:00 AM → 10:29 AM

8:04 AM → 11:27 AM

9:08 AM → 12:34 PM

10:08 AM → 1:34 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)

Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central

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