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Fleur de Lis Museum
Local museum covering Faversham’s archaeology, trades and everyday life. A compact introduction to the town’s long history.
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Overview: Train from Rye to Faversham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Rye to Faversham and enjoy the approximately 42 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 10:00.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 42 km |
Trains per day 2 |
First train 5:19 |
Last train 10:00 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Complete guide to Faversham
Things to do in Faversham
Discover the best of Faversham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Faversham trip today.
Faversham Creek Trust Visitor Centre
Visitor centre and heritage displays exploring the town’s creek, shipping and boatbuilding past. A useful stop before a waterside walk.
The Alexander Centre Gallery
Small gallery space in a historic building hosting changing exhibitions and community arts events in the town centre.
- Must visit
Market Place
Central square lined with historic buildings and regular market activity. A natural starting point for exploring Faversham on foot.
- Recommended
West Street
Characterful historic street with timber-framed buildings, independent shops and strong sense of the old market town.
- Recommended
Faversham Creek
Waterside walking area with wharves, boatyard views and maritime atmosphere. Popular for gentle strolls and photography.
Hopper Huss and Chips
Kentish hopper huss is dogfish or rock salmon battered and fried, a traditional Kent coast fish supper long linked with nearby seaside towns and local chippies.
- Gluten-free
Whitstable Native Oysters
Whitstable native oysters are served raw with lemon or shallot vinegar. They are a defining shellfish of the north Kent coast and widely eaten around Faversham.
- Vegetarian
Kentish Cobnut Tart
Kentish cobnut dishes use the local cultivated hazelnut, often in tarts, salads or desserts. Cobnuts are a classic Kent orchard product with a long regional history.
Read's Restaurant
Smart modern British restaurant with a relaxed feel, known for seasonal Kent produce, careful cooking and a stronger occasion-dining atmosphere.
The Sun Inn
Traditional pub by Shepherd Neame serving classic British dishes and local beer in a historic inn setting near the centre of town.
The Bear Inn
Long-established market venue and pub for local ales, hearty British plates and an informal atmosphere popular with residents and day visitors.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for south-east England. Dining and hotels cost more than in many UK towns, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is fine. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
FAQs: Rye to Faversham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rye to Faversham 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 Faversham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train distance from Rye to Faversham is 42 km.
The first train from Rye to Faversham leaves at 5:19.
The last train from Rye to Faversham departs at 10:00.
Trains from Rye to Faversham run approximately 2 times per day.
To travel from Rye to Faversham, you can take a .
There is no night train service from Rye to Faversham.
The train station in Rye that goes to Faversham is Rye station (RYE), and it arrives at Faversham station (FAV).
Booking trains from Rye to Faversham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Rye to Faversham offers picturesque views of the English countryside, with charming villages, rolling hills, and scenic landscapes, particularly as it passes through the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
A visit to Faversham typically requires 1 to 2 days to explore its historic market town charm, local brewery tours, and beautiful countryside walks.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Rye to Faversham.
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Important Stations and Airports in Rye and Faversham
Most Rye to Faversham trains use the Rye to Faversham station pair. Use this guide to compare Rye and Faversham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Rye
Arrival train stations in Faversham
Which Rye station do trains to Faversham leave from?
Trains from Rye to Faversham leave from Rye. The station is from Rye city centre at Rye station, Station Approach, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AB.
RyeRye station, Station Approach, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AB
Rye train station facilities and services
Rye has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rye.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rye.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rye: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Rye: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rye: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Long access route between platforms via a car park, street and level crossing (over 400m length). Assistance Meeting Point is at the station front. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Faversham station do trains from Rye arrive at?
Trains from Rye to Faversham arrive at Faversham. Faversham is from Faversham city centre.
FavershamFaversham station, Station Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8EB+44 3303339232
City-centre transport
Getting to Faversham from Faversham city centre
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesBus stop on Station Road outside the station entrance.
Faversham train station facilities and services
Faversham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Faversham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Faversham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Faversham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Faversham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Faversham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Faversham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access from subway to all platforms now available via lifts. Access from car park involves using a second lift and a steep slope. Access from ticket office side involves a steep ramp only, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall/ car park entrance, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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