The average train between Gatwick and Rye takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Rye. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Rye at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Rye. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Rye station via Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Gatwick to Rye train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Rye train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Rye station.
Book your Gatwick to Rye train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Gatwick and Rye is 68.4 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Rye via Hampden Park (Sussex) in around 2h 27m.