The average train between Rye and Whitstable takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Rye to Whitstable. 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 Whitstable. 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 Whitstable at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rye to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Whitstable station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Rye to Whitstable train services, operated by Southern, depart from Rye station.
Rye to Whitstable train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Rye to Whitstable train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Rye and Whitstable is 49.9 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Rye to Whitstable via Ashford International and Broadstairs in around 2h 25m.