The average bus between Rochester and Rye takes 3h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochester 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 4 hours between Rochester and Rye. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Rye at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Chequers Bus Station and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rochester 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 Rochester to Rye. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Rye station via Chequers Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Rochester to Rye bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chatham station.
Rochester to Rye bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Rochester and Rye is 51.1 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a bus from Chatham station to Railway Station via Chequers Bus Station and The Vine in around 3h 12m.