The average train between Spalding and Rayleigh takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Spalding 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 Spalding and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Spalding to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Spalding station and arriving at Rayleigh station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Spalding to Rayleigh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Spalding to Rayleigh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Spalding to Rayleigh train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Spalding and Rayleigh is 143.2 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Spalding to Rayleigh via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 23m.