The average train between Rayleigh and Colchester takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 56 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rayleigh to Colchester. 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 Rayleigh and Colchester. 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 Colchester at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Colchester station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Rayleigh to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Rayleigh to Colchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rayleigh and Colchester is 39.6 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Colchester via Shenfield in around 1h 3m.
