The average train between Eltham and Rye takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Eltham 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 every 2 hours between Eltham and Rye. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Rye at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Gravesend and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Rye. However, there are services departing from Eltham station and arriving at Rye station via Gravesend. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Eltham to Rye train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Eltham station.
Eltham to Rye train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rye station.
Book your Eltham to Rye train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Eltham and Rye is 73 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Eltham to Rye via Gravesend, Ebbsfleet International, and Ashford International in around 2h 38m.