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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 an hourly train service 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

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 Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 50m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 49m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 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.

Map of how to get from Rayleigh to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 181.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 18m.

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