The average train between Cambridge and Rye takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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.
Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Rye. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Rye at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Rye. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Rye station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Cambridge to Rye train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Rye train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Rye station.
Book your Cambridge to Rye train tickets online with Great Northern, Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Cambridge and Rye is 145.2 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Rye via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 2h 48m.