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There are 6 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 26m
    £63–153

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    6h 54m
    £35–74

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kingsway GDbus bus Uk940
    5h 53m
    £37–89

  4. Drive 185.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rayleigh to Cardiffcar car 185.4 mi
    3h 42m
    £46–66

  5. Train, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LCY - CWL
    6h 27m
    £226–695

  6. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    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 49m
    £240–552

Rayleigh to Cardiff by train

Calendar205Weekly Trains
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Library to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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