The average bus between Rye and Lewes takes 4h 33m and the fastest bus takes 3h 33m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rye to Lewes. 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 Rye and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rye is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Lewes at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rye to Lewes? 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 Lewes. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Lewes station via Railway Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Rye to Lewes bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Railway Station.
Rye to Lewes bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Rye and Lewes is 51.5 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Station to High Street via Railway Station and Gildredge Road in around 3h 51m.