The average train between Rye and Gillingham takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Rye to Gillingham. 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 Gillingham. 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 Gillingham at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rye to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Gillingham station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Rye to Gillingham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Rye station.
Rye to Gillingham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Book your Rye to Gillingham train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Rye and Gillingham is 50.4 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Rye to Gillingham (Kent) via Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International in around 1h 48m.