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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Trafford is to train and bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Trafford is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Rayleigh and Trafford?

No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Trafford. However, there are services departing from The Library and arriving at Ashburton Road West via Bus Station, Temp Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Rayleigh and Trafford?

No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Parkway via Moorgate station, London Euston, Piccadilly and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Rayleigh to Trafford?

The distance between Rayleigh and Trafford is 224 miles. The road distance is 217.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Trafford without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £55 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Rayleigh to Trafford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Trafford bus from?

Rayleigh to Trafford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Temp Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Trafford train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rayleigh to Trafford?

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Trafford is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £55 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £30 - £160 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Rayleigh to Trafford bus arrive?

Rayleigh to Trafford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Rayleigh to Trafford train arrive?

Rayleigh to Trafford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Rayleigh to Trafford?

Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Trafford is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Rayleigh to Trafford.

Where can I stay near Trafford?

There are 3041+ hotels available in Trafford.

Rayleigh to Trafford - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

There are 9 ways to get from Rayleigh to Trafford by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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 Rayleigh to London Liverpool StreetSouthend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 59m
£58–242
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
6h 32m
£27–56
Drive 215.8 mi
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Trafford215.8 mi
3h 58m
£54–78
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, tram
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Parkway
4h 33m
£89–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
8h 44m
£38–54
Fly from London Southend Airport
1. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SEN - MAN
5h 49m
£34–153
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
6h 9m
£209–417
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)STN - MAN
6h 45m
£95–230
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
5h 24m
£108–263

Rayleigh to Trafford by train, foot, subway, and tram

307Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.6 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Parkway via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Library to Ashburton Road West via Bus Station, Temp Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 8h 44m.

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