The average bus between Rye and Rochester takes 2h 46m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rye to Rochester. 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 Rochester. 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 Rochester at 9:06 PM. All services require a transfer at The Vine and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rye to Rochester? 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 Rochester. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Rochester station via The Vine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Rye to Rochester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Railway Station.
Rye to Rochester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Chatham station.
The distance between Rye and Rochester is 51.1 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Station to Chatham station via The Vine and Pudding Lane in around 2h 24m.