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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Rayleigh is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Rayleigh is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Eastwood Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Rayleigh via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Reading to Rayleigh?

The distance between Reading and Rayleigh is 74 miles. The road distance is 80.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Rayleigh without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Reading to Rayleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Rayleigh bus from?

Reading to Rayleigh bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Rayleigh train from?

Reading to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Rayleigh?

The best way to get from Reading to Rayleigh is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Reading to Rayleigh bus arrive?

Reading to Rayleigh bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Rayleigh train arrive?

Reading to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Rayleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Rayleigh is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Reading to Rayleigh.

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

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Where can I stay near Rayleigh?

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Reading to Rayleigh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Stratfordtrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain
1h 50m
£36–88
Drive 80.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Rayleighcar 80.1 mi
1h 45m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X10 / ...
4h 28m
£40–63
Train via London
1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Rayleightrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
2h 6m
£47–85
Train via Railway Station
1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain Reading - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Ham to Benfleettrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
2h 58m
£36–83

Reading to Rayleigh by train

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Distance: 73.1 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Rayleigh via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Eastwood Road via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 4h 28m.

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