The cheapest and fastest trains from Rayleigh to Newmarket
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rayleigh to Newmarket is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rayleigh to Newmarket will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 2 trains that leave Rayleigh for Newmarket every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 75 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Rayleigh to Newmarket train times
The table below shows live departures for Rayleigh to Newmarket trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:38 Rayleigh | 2h27 | 10:05 Newmarket | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:08 Rayleigh | 2h57 | 12:05 Newmarket | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rayleigh to Newmarket
Trains from Rayleigh to Newmarket run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 75 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 75 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 20:18 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Rayleigh to Newmarket trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Rayleigh and Newmarket from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rayleigh to Newmarket train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rayleigh to Newmarket 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 Newmarket, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rayleigh and Newmarket
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 20:00
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on platform 1. Toilets are available when the station is staffed
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: In car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stopat station entrance
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On platform
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 801 028 28 78
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop outside station entrance.
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