The average train between Rayleigh and Norwich takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Rayleigh to Norwich. 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 Norwich. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Norwich at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Shenfield and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Norwich. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Norwich station via Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Rayleigh to Norwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Shenfield station.
Rayleigh to Norwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Norwich station.
Book your Rayleigh to Norwich train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rayleigh and Norwich is 125.2 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Norwich via Shenfield and Colchester in around 2h 31m.