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Outbound fromDartford to Rayleigh by train
It takes an average of 1h 42m to travel from Dartford to Rayleigh by train, over a distance of around 19 miles (31 km). There are normally 9 trains per day travelling from Dartford to Rayleigh and tickets for this journey start from £20.60 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Dartford to Rayleigh in 1 hour 27 minutes
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It usually takes around 1 hour 42 minutes to travel the 19 miles (31 km) from Dartford to Rayleigh by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 27 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 9 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Greater Anglia, Southeastern or Thameslink to Rayleigh. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Dartford to Rayleigh in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £20.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Rayleigh by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Dartford to Rayleigh
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Dartford to Rayleigh is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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