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Outbound fromHarold Wood to Rayleigh by train
It takes an average of 59m to travel from Harold Wood to Rayleigh by train, over a distance of around 16 miles (25 km). There are normally 80 trains per day travelling from Harold Wood to Rayleigh and tickets for this journey start from £11.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:29 | |
| Departure station | Harold Wood | |
| Arrival station | Rayleigh | |
| Journey time | From 24m | |
| Distance | 16 miles (25 km) | |
| Frequency | 80 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £11.90 | |
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Travelling from Harold Wood to Rayleigh by train
Looking to travel from Harold Wood to Rayleigh by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 59 minutes to travel from Harold Wood to Rayleigh by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 24 minutes though. You'll usually find 80 trains per day running along the 16 miles (25 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Rayleigh, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. Greater Anglia are the main train operator on this route and will whisk you to Rayleigh in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Harold Wood to Rayleigh in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £11.90.
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Cheap train tickets from Harold Wood to Rayleigh
Book in advance
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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 Harold Wood 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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