The average bus between Rye and Dover takes 3h 54m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rye to Dover. 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 Rye and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rye is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Dover at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Police Station 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 Rye to Dover? 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 Rye to Dover. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Dover station via Police Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Rye to Dover bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Railway Station.
Rye to Dover bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Pencester Road station.
The distance between Rye and Dover is 45 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Station to Pencester Road via Police Station and Hythe Light station in around 2h 49m.