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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Rye is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Rye is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Rye?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Rye station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Railway Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, North Street, Cornfield Road and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Rye?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Rye. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Rye via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Reading to Rye?

The distance between Reading and Rye is 110 miles. The road distance is 101.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Rye without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 2h 49m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Reading to Rye, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Rye bus from?

Reading to Rye bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Rye train from?

Reading to Rye train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Rye?

The best way to get from Reading to Rye is to train via Ashford International which takes 2h 49m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 99 bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Reading to Rye bus arrive?

Reading to Rye bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Rye train arrive?

Reading to Rye train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Rye?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Rye is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Reading to Rye.

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

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Reading to Rye - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 99 bus, and car

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Ashford International to Ryetrain
2h 49m
£53–134
Drive 100.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Ryecar 100.9 mi
1h 54m
£25–36
Bus, line 99 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Old Steinebus 025
3. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Railway Stationbus 99 / ...
6h 50m
£49–72
Train, line 101 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
4h 42m
£54–106
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Hastingstrain London Victoria - Ore / ...
4h 51m
£59–119

Reading to Rye by train and subway

129Weekly Services

2h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 109.6 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Rye via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Railway Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Old Steine, North Street, Cornfield Road, and Railway Station in around 6h 50m.

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