The average bus between Bournemouth and Rye takes 9h 30m and the fastest bus takes 7h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Rye. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Bournemouth and Rye. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Rye at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 9h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Rye? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Rye. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Rye station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
Bournemouth to Rye bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Rye bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Bournemouth and Rye is 185.2 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Railway Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Old Steine, North Street, Cornfield Road, and Railway Station in around 7h 52m.