The average train between Rayleigh and Gloucester takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Rayleigh to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Gloucester station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Rayleigh to Gloucester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Gloucester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Rayleigh to Gloucester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rayleigh and Gloucester is 198.6 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Gloucester via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 36m.