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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Rye is to line 12 bus and line 312 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Rye is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Rye?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Rye station. However, there are services departing from Sheal's Crescent and arriving at Railway Station via The Vine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Rye?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Rye. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Rye via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Rye?

The distance between Maidstone and Rye is 35 miles. The road distance is 29.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Rye without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £16 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Maidstone to Rye, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Rye bus from?

Maidstone to Rye bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Sheal's Crescent station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Rye train from?

Maidstone to Rye train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Rye?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Rye is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 12 bus and line 312 bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Maidstone to Rye bus arrive?

Maidstone to Rye bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at The Vine station.

Where does the Maidstone to Rye train arrive?

Maidstone to Rye train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Rye?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Rye is 30 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Maidstone to Rye.

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

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Maidstone to Rye - 4 ways to travel via train, line 12 bus, and line 312 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to Rye by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to Ashford Internationaltrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Ryetrain Ashford International - Eastbourne / ...
1h 32m
£17–35
Line 12 bus, line 312 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheal's Crescent to The Vinebus 12
2. Take the bus from The Vine to Railway Stationbus 312 / ...
2h 17m
£5–6
Drive 29.4 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Ryecar 29.4 mi
46 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Ryetaxi 29.4 mi
46 min
£130–160

Maidstone to Rye by train

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Distance: 34.4 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Rye via Ashford International in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheal's Crescent to Railway Station via The Vine in around 2h 17m.

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