The average train between Sheffield and Rayleigh takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Rayleigh station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Sheffield to Rayleigh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Rayleigh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Sheffield to Rayleigh train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Sheffield and Rayleigh is 244.1 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Rayleigh via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 12m.