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Compare train for Gloucester to Rayleigh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Rayleigh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £118 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £118, while a train costs an average of £118.
Distance: 199 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£118 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (2h 44m by train vs 3h 7m by car). Tickets start at around £118 compared to roughly £39 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Rayleigh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gloucester to Rayleigh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £114 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 199 km distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £114 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 4:45 |
Last train 21:45 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Gloucester to Rayleigh trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Gloucester and Rayleigh from £114. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Gloucester to Rayleigh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to Rayleigh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rayleigh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Rayleigh
Most Gloucester to Rayleigh trains use the Gloucester to Rayleigh station pair. Use this guide to compare Gloucester and Rayleigh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Gloucester station do trains to Rayleigh leave from?
Getting to Gloucester from Gloucester city centre
Gloucester train station facilities and services
Gloucester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Gloucester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Gloucester. ATMs are available at Gloucester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gloucester.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gloucester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gloucester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gloucester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Rayleigh station do trains from Gloucester arrive at?
Getting to Rayleigh from Rayleigh city centre
Rayleigh train station facilities and services
Rayleigh has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rayleigh.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Rayleigh. ATMs are available at Rayleigh.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rayleigh.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rayleigh: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rayleigh: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rayleigh: Staff help available: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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