The average train between Margate and Rye takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Rye. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Rye at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Rye. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Rye station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Margate to Rye train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Rye train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rye station.
Book your Margate to Rye train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Margate and Rye is 66.1 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Rye via Ashford International in around 1h 50m.