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How to get fromElephant & Castle Station to Rayleighby bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Rayleigh by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 35 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hampton Street to Liverpool Street Stationbus35
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to RayleightrainLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    1h 15m
    £17–43

  2. Drive 36.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Rayleighcar36.1 mi
    51 min
    £10–14

  3. Line 343 bus, train, line 25 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hampton Street to Tower Gatewaybus343
    2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus25 / ...
    2h 6m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elephant & Castle Station to Rayleightaxi36.1 mi
    51 min
    £150–180

Elephant & Castle Station to Rayleigh by bus and train

Calendar387Weekly Services
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England and Rayleigh, England?

There is no direct connection from Elephant & Castle Station to Rayleigh. However, you can take the line 35 bus to Liverpool Street Station, walk to London Liverpool Street, then take the train to Rayleigh. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampton Street to High Street via Tower Gateway, London Fenchurch Street, Basildon, and Bus Station in around 2h 6m.

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