The average train between Rye and Chelsea takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Rye to Chelsea. 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 Chelsea. 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 Chelsea at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rye to Chelsea. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Chelsea station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Rye to Chelsea train services, operated by Southern, depart from Rye station.
Rye to Chelsea train services, operated by Southern, arrive at South Kensington station.
Book your Rye to Chelsea train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Rye and Chelsea is 86.6 km. The road distance is 121 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Ashford International to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £29–60 and the journey takes 1h 39m.