The average bus between Gatwick and Rye takes 5h 35m and the fastest bus takes 3h 57m. There is a bus service every few hours from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Rye. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Rye at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick South Terminal and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Gatwick 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 Gatwick to Rye. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Rye station via Cornfield Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Gatwick to Rye bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gatwick South Terminal station.
Gatwick to Rye bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Gatwick and Rye is 68.4 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a bus from Povey Cross Road East to Railway Station via Gatwick South Terminal, Cornfield Road, and Railway Station in around 5h 16m.