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It takes an average of 6h 17m to travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Rayleigh by train, over a distance of around 196 miles (315 km). There are normally 40 trains per day travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Rayleigh and tickets for this journey start from £54.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:45 | |
| Departure station | Liverpool Lime Street | |
| Arrival station | Rayleigh | |
| Journey time | From 3h 48m | |
| Distance | 196 miles (315 km) | |
| Frequency | 40 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £54.50 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, London Overground, Merseyrail, Thameslink, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, c2c |
Taking the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rayleigh in 3 hours 48 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rayleigh? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 17 minutes to travel the 196 miles (315 km) from Liverpool Lime Street to Rayleigh by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 48 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 40 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 Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Greater Anglia 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 Liverpool Lime Street to Rayleigh in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £54.50. 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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How do I find cheap train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street to Rayleigh?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
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3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
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