The average train between Rye and Eltham takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Rye to Eltham. 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 every 2 hours between Rye and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rye is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Eltham at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rye to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Eltham station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Rye to Eltham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Rye station.
Rye to Eltham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Eltham station.
Book your Rye to Eltham train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Rye and Eltham is 73 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Rye to Eltham via Ashford International, Ebbsfleet International, and Gravesend in around 2h 19m.