The average train between Rye and Lewes takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Rye to Lewes. 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 Lewes. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rye is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Lewes at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rye to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Lewes station via Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Rye to Lewes train services, operated by Southern, depart from Rye station.
Rye to Lewes train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Rye to Lewes train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Rye and Lewes is 51.5 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Rye to Lewes via Hampden Park (Sussex) in around 1h 20m.