The average bus between Lewes and Rye takes 4h 11m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. There is a bus service every few hours from Lewes 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 Lewes and Rye. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Rye at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Cornfield Road and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lewes 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 Lewes to Rye. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Rye station via Cornfield Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Lewes to Rye bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Waitrose station.
Lewes to Rye bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Lewes and Rye is 51.5 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a bus from Waitrose to Railway Station via Cornfield Road and Railway Station in around 3h 52m.