The average train between Rayleigh and Manningtree takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Rayleigh to Manningtree. 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 Manningtree. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Manningtree at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Manningtree. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Manningtree station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Rayleigh to Manningtree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Manningtree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Rayleigh to Manningtree train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rayleigh and Manningtree is 50.9 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Manningtree via Shenfield in around 1h 45m.