The average train between Rayleigh and Swindon takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rayleigh to Swindon. 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 Swindon. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Swindon at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Swindon station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Rayleigh to Swindon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Swindon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Rayleigh to Swindon train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rayleigh and Swindon is 164.9 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Swindon via Stratford and London Paddington in around 2h 7m.