The average train between Rayleigh and Guildford takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rayleigh to Guildford. 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 Guildford. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Guildford at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2h 3m • 2 changes
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1h 57m • 2 changes


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1h 36m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Guildford station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Rayleigh to Guildford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Guildford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Guildford station.
Book your Rayleigh to Guildford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Rayleigh and Guildford is 90.6 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Guildford via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 7m.