The average train between Royston and Rayleigh takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Royston 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 hourly between Royston and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Royston to Rayleigh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Rayleigh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Rayleigh station.
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The distance between Royston and Rayleigh is 67.2 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Rayleigh via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 58m.