The average train between Rye and Cambridge takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Rye to Cambridge. 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 Rye and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rye is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rye to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Cambridge station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Rye to Cambridge train services, operated by Southern, depart from Rye station.
Rye to Cambridge train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Rye to Cambridge train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and Great Northern.
The distance between Rye and Cambridge is 145.2 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Rye to Cambridge via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 2h 25m.