The average bus between Brighton and Rye takes 3h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 5m. There is a bus service every few hours from Brighton 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 hourly between Brighton and Rye. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Rye at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Cornfield Road and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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 Brighton to Rye. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Rye station via Cornfield Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Brighton to Rye bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from North Street station.
Brighton to Rye bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Brighton and Rye is 62.7 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from North Street to Railway Station via Cornfield Road and Railway Station in around 3h 42m.