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There are 5 ways to get from Rayleigh to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 18m
    £80–144

  2. Drive  185.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rayleigh to Cardiffcar car 185.5 mi
    3h 44m
    £46–67

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk940
    6h 42m
    £51–89

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LCY - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 46m
    £260–376

  5. Fly from London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane SEN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 33m
    £52–227

Rayleigh to Cardiff by train

Calendar186Weekly Trains
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 18m.

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