The average train between Rayleigh and Dover takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Rayleigh to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Dover. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Dover station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Rayleigh to Dover train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Dover train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Rayleigh to Dover train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Rayleigh and Dover is 70.9 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Dover Priory via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 22m.