The average bus between Heathrow and Rye takes 7h 7m and the fastest bus takes 5h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Heathrow 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 2 hours between Heathrow and Rye. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Rye at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Steine and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Rye. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Rye station via Old Steine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Heathrow to Rye bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Heathrow to Rye bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Heathrow and Rye is 100.6 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Railway Station via Old Steine, North Street, Cornfield Road, and Railway Station in around 6h 1m.