The average train between Gillingham and Rye takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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 Gillingham and Rye. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Rye at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Ebbsfleet International and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Rye. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Rye station via Ebbsfleet International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Gillingham to Rye train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.
Gillingham to Rye train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rye station.
Book your Gillingham to Rye train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Gillingham and Rye is 50.4 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Rye via Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International in around 2h 4m.