Rayleigh to Birmingham by train

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Overview: trains from Rayleigh to Birmingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rayleigh to Birmingham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:16 View journey
Last train 23:16 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 50m View journey
Distance (km) 197
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey US$98.50 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 47m
Train operators 6

Travelling by train from Rayleigh to Birmingham

Ready to travel from Rayleigh to Birmingham by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train travel between Rayleigh and Birmingham: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Rayleigh to Birmingham:

  • Cheapest tickets: US$98.50

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Rayleigh to Birmingham train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Rayleigh to Birmingham is at 04:16 and the last is at 21:46. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 04:16 and the last one is at 23:16. You can expect 36 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 21 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Rayleigh to Birmingham

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 50 minutes. The total distance travelled is 197 kilometres.

Booking Rayleigh to Birmingham trains in advance

Booking your Rayleigh to Birmingham tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

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Making the most of your trip to Birmingham

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Birmingham.

FAQs about the train journey from Rayleigh to Birmingham

Want to know more about your journey from Rayleigh to Birmingham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Rayleigh and Birmingham by train is 197 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.