What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Rayleigh?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Rayleigh is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Rayleigh?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Rayleigh is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Eastwood Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Rayleigh via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Colchester to Rayleigh?

The distance between Colchester and Rayleigh is 44 miles. The road distance is 35.1 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Rayleigh without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Rayleigh without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £19 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Rayleigh?

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Colchester to Rayleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Rayleigh bus from?

Colchester to Rayleigh bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Rayleigh train from?

Colchester to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Rayleigh?

The best way to get from Colchester to Rayleigh is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £19 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Colchester to Rayleigh bus arrive?

Colchester to Rayleigh bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Colchester to Rayleigh train arrive?

Colchester to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Rayleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Rayleigh is 35 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Colchester to Rayleigh.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Rayleigh?

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Where can I stay near Rayleigh?

There are 1072+ hotels available in Rayleigh.

Colchester to Rayleigh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Rayleigh by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to ShenfieldClacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Shenfield to RayleighLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
1h 4m
£19–40
Drive 34.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Rayleigh34.9 mi
38 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eastwood Road3 / ...
2h 5m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Rayleigh34.9 mi
38 min
£80–100

Colchester to Rayleigh by train

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1h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 44.2 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Rayleigh, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Rayleigh via Shenfield in around 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Eastwood Road via Bus Station in around 2h 5m.

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