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Birmingham New Street to Rayleigh train prices and times

Planning a journey from Birmingham New Street to Rayleigh? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £32.00, with average prices for this route around £32.00. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
07:17 2h 56m, No direct Birmingham New Street	10:13 Rayleigh	Find Tickets
07:21 3h 12m, No direct Birmingham New Street	10:33 Rayleigh	Find Tickets
07:32 4h 1m, No direct Birmingham New Street	11:33 Rayleigh	Find Tickets
07:47 3h 9m, No direct Birmingham New Street	10:56 Rayleigh	Find Tickets
08:03 4h 10m, No direct Birmingham New Street	12:13 Rayleigh	Find Tickets
08:17 2h 56m, No direct Birmingham New Street	11:13 Paris	Find Tickets

Birmingham New Street to Rayleigh train route details

First train

05:02

Last train

23:11

Departure station

Birmingham New Street

Arrival station

Rayleigh

Journey time

2h 46m

Distance

198 km

Price

£32.00*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth line, Chiltern Railways

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Rayleigh

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Birmingham New Street to Rayleigh. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Birmingham New Street to Rayleigh, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

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 Birmingham New Street 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 planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Birmingham New Street to Rayleigh train ticket types

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Birmingham New Street to Rayleigh train prices and times

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