The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Rayleigh
Cheapest price
£102
Average price
£102
Fastest journey
3 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Rayleigh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Rayleigh will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sheffield for Rayleigh every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 244 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 56 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
Sheffield to Rayleigh train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Rayleigh trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 16 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:40 Sheffield | 3h56 | 07:36 Rayleigh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Rayleigh
Trains from Sheffield to Rayleigh run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 19:34. The fastest train covers the 244 km distance in 3h 57m.
Distance 244 km |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 57m |
First train 04:15 |
Last train 19:34 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Sheffield to Rayleigh trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Sheffield and Rayleigh from £58. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sheffield to Rayleigh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Rayleigh
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- 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
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