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Trip Overview

The average train between Rayleigh and Whitstable takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Rayleigh to Whitstable. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 15m
Duration
82 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Whitstabletrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 46m
£41–74

Rayleigh to Whitstable train times

Trains run hourly between Rayleigh and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 13m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 13m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 13m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 13m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 12m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 12m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 31m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Whitstable? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 81.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Whitstable, England?

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Whitstable via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 46m.

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