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How to get fromCardiff to Rayleighby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Rayleigh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
    3h 19m
    £85–165

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus bus Uk042 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Rayleightrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
    4h 49m
    £37–76

  3. Drive 188.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Rayleighcar car 188.1 mi
    3h 37m
    £47–68

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain train
    6h 44m
    £302–545

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    6h 22m
    £39–92

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain train
    6h 41m
    £331–587

Cardiff to Rayleigh by train

Calendar191Weekly Trains
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rayleigh, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rayleigh via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Eastwood Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 6h 22m.

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