The average train between Southampton and Rye Station takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Rye Station. 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 Southampton and Rye Station. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Rye Station at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Brighton and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton to Rye Station? 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 Southampton to Rye Station. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central station and arriving at Rye station via Brighton station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Southampton to Rye Station train services, operated by Southern, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Rye Station train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Rye station.
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The distance between Southampton and Rye Station is 149.7 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Rye via Brighton and Hampden Park (Sussex) in around 4h 19m.