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Southend Central to Rayleigh train prices and times

Planning a journey from Southend Central to Rayleigh? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £6.90, with average prices for this route around £7.20. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
03:45 Southend Central	04:15 Rayleigh	30m, Direct	Find Tickets
04:15 Southend Central	04:45 Rayleigh	30m, Direct	Find Tickets
04:55 Southend Central	05:25 Rayleigh	30m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:25 Southend Central	05:55 Rayleigh	30m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:40 Southend Central	06:10 Rayleigh	30m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:55 Southend Central	06:25 Paris	30m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Southend Central to Rayleigh train route details

First train

03:45

Last train

22:46

Departure station

Southend Central

Arrival station

Rayleigh

Journey time

30m

Distance

7 miles

Price

£6.90*

Train Operators

Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Southend Central to Rayleigh

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Southend Central to Rayleigh can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Southend Central to Rayleigh for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Southend Central to Rayleigh, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southend Central to Rayleigh ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Southend Central to Rayleigh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Southend Central to Rayleigh train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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Southend Central to Rayleigh train prices and times

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