The average train between Southampton and Rye Station takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. 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 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Rye Station at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Rye Station. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Rye Station station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Southampton to Rye Station train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Rye Station train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Southampton to Rye Station train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Rye Station is 149.7 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Rye via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 37m.