The average train between Reading and Rayleigh takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Rayleigh. 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 Reading and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Rayleigh station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Reading to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Reading to Rayleigh train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading and Rayleigh is 110 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Rayleigh via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 1h 51m.
