The average train between Sheerness and Rye takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheerness 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 Sheerness and Rye. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheerness is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Rye at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Sittingbourne and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sheerness to Rye? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Sheerness to Rye. However, there are services departing from Sheerness station and arriving at Rye station via Ebbsfleet International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Sheerness to Rye train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sittingbourne station.
Sheerness to Rye train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rye station.
Book your Sheerness to Rye train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Sheerness and Rye is 54.3 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Sheerness-on-Sea to Rye via Sittingbourne, Ebbsfleet International, and Ashford International in around 3h.