The average bus between Rye and Gillingham takes 3h and the fastest bus takes 2h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rye to Gillingham. 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 Rye and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rye is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 9:19 PM. All services require a transfer at The Vine and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rye to Gillingham? 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 Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Gillingham station via The Vine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Rye to Gillingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Railway Station.
Rye to Gillingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Jeffery Street station.
The distance between Rye and Gillingham is 50.4 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Station to Jeffery Street via The Vine and Pudding Lane in around 2h 40m.