What is the cheapest way to get from Lewes to Rye?

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Rye is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 59 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lewes to Rye?

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Rye is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Rye?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Rye station. However, there are services departing from Waitrose and arriving at Railway Station via Cornfield Road and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Rye?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Rye. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Rye via Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Lewes to Rye?

The distance between Lewes and Rye is 39 miles. The road distance is 38.4 miles.

How do I travel from Lewes to Rye without a car?

The best way to get from Lewes to Rye without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £20 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Lewes to Rye?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Lewes to Rye, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Rye bus from?

Lewes to Rye bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Waitrose station.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Rye train from?

Lewes to Rye train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.

Train or bus from Lewes to Rye?

The best way to get from Lewes to Rye is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and line 99 bus and line 101 bus, which costs £11 - £13 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Lewes to Rye bus arrive?

Lewes to Rye bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Cornfield Road station.

Where does the Lewes to Rye train arrive?

Lewes to Rye train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Hampden Park (Sussex) station.

Can I drive from Lewes to Rye?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Rye is 38 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Lewes to Rye.

How do I get a train ticket from Lewes to Rye?

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Lewes to Rye - 5 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, and line 99 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lewes to Rye by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lewes to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Brighton - Eastbourne / ...
2. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ryetrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
1h 58m
£20–40
Drive 38.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lewes to Ryecar 38.1 mi
59 min
£10–14
Line 28 bus, line 99 bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Waitrose to Cornfield Roadbus 28
2. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Railway Stationbus 99 / ...
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
3h 52m
£12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lewes to Ryetaxi 38.1 mi
59 min
£140–170
Train, line 101 bus
1. Take the train from Lewes to Hastingstrain London Victoria - Ore / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
2h
£20–35

Lewes to Rye by train

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Distance: 39.1 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Lewes, England and Rye, East Sussex, England?

You can take a train from Lewes to Rye via Hampden Park (Sussex) in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waitrose to Railway Station via Cornfield Road and Railway Station in around 3h 52m.

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