The average train between Rye and Gatwick takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Rye to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rye is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rye to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Gatwick station via Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Rye to Gatwick train services, operated by Southern, depart from Rye station.
Rye to Gatwick train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between Rye and Gatwick is 68.4 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Rye to Gatwick Airport via Hampden Park (Sussex) in around 2h 2m.