The average train between Lewes and Rye takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Lewes 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 Lewes and Rye. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Rye at 10:47 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 Lewes to Rye. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Rye station via Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Lewes to Rye train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Rye train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Rye station.
Book your Lewes to Rye train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Lewes and Rye is 51.5 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Rye via Hampden Park (Sussex) in around 1h 58m.