The average train between Sandgate and Rye takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is a train service every few hours from Sandgate to Rye. 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 Sandgate and Rye. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sandgate is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Rye at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sandgate to Rye. However, there are services departing from Sandgate station and arriving at Rye station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Sandgate to Rye train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone West station.
Sandgate to Rye train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rye station.
Book your Sandgate to Rye train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Sandgate and Rye is 32.2 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone West to Rye via Ashford International in around 1h 14m.