London to Rye train

Trains from London to Rye

There are up to 20 trains from London to Rye each day, from early in the morning until late at night. Most journeys last around 1-2 hours and all have at least one change.

London to Rye train times: Daily departures

There are several trains from London to Rye in the early hours of the morning, from around midnight to 1:00 a.m. Trains become regular after 5:00 a.m., with one leaving every hour until late at night. 

How long is the journey by train from London to Rye?

The fastest indirect service takes 1 hour and 10 minutes and has one change, at Ashford International Station. Other regular services have a change in Hastings and take around 2 hours. Late night/early morning services may take up to 5 hours or more. 

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Rye?

Departure train stations: Trains to Rye depart from London's St Pancras Station. St Pancras Station is located in central London, next to the British Library and Pancras Square. It's connected to the rest of London by tube and bus, and there's also a taxi rank outside the station. Inside the station, there are shops, restaurants, and toilets. Trains to Rye also depart from Victoria Station, which is served by various tube lines and buses, and is a 5-minute walk from Buckingham Palace. It has waiting areas and WiFi. Finally, some trains to Rye depart from Charing Cross Station, which is next to Trafalgar Square. It has cash machines, shops, and cafés, and is served by the Bakerloo and Northern tube lines.

Arrival train station: Trains from London arrive at Rye Station, which is just outside the town centre, a couple of minutes' walk from Rye's shops, restaurants, and attractions. It's a small station without many amenities, but it does have waiting areas and a taxi rank, as well as several bus stops that connect Rye to the surrounding towns and villages.

Which train companies travel from London to Rye?

Southeastern, Southern, and Thameslink provide indirect train from London to Rye. Southeastern has the most and fastest services.

Southeastern London to Rye

Southeastern provides most of the trains from London to Rye. The services usually take around 1 hour and 10 minutes and all have one change, usually in Hastings or at Ashford International Station.

Southern London to Rye

Southern provides just one daily train from London to Rye, which leaves just after midnight. It has one change, in Lewes, and the journey lasts approximately 5 hours and 40 minutes.

Thameslink London to Rye

Thameslink has one service between Brighton and Rye each day, at around 1:00 a.m. It has two changes, in Brighton and Hastings, and takes approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes. 

London to Rye trains: Services on board

Southeastern, Southern, and Thameslink all provide first-class seating with extra amenities. They do not have specific baggage allowance policies, but they do have limited space for belongings on board, and passengers must be able to comfortably carry their luggage on and off the train. Pushchairs and prams must all be fully foldable so that they can be safely stored in the luggage area. All of the listed providers welcome bikes and cyclists on their trains, and while folding bikes are permitted at any time and on any train, restrictions may apply with regular bikes. It's not possible to reserve a space for bikes, but they are allowed on board most trains except for those operating at peak times and on especially busy routes (such as trains to and from London from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.).

Pets are allowed on Southeastern, Southern, and Thameslink trains, but there is a limit of two per person and they must be secured on a lead or in a crate. Assistance dogs are welcome, and if passengers call in advance, the provider may be able to reserve a seat with more legroom for the travellers and their dog.

All of the listed providers welcome disabled passengers on their trains. They all have assisted travel schemes that can be booked 24 hours before the journey, either via phone or their websites.

How to find cheap train tickets from London to Rye

To save money on tickets for a train from London to Rye, it can pay to book them well in advance. If passengers are flexible with their travel dates and choose a service that is slower or has a connecting stop, they may also get a nice deal.