The average train between Kent and Rye takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 Kent and Rye. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Rye at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Rye. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Rye station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Kent to Rye train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.
Kent to Rye train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rye station.
Book your Kent to Rye train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Kent and Rye is 33 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Rye via Ashford International in around 1h 15m.