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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Rye is to line 101 bus and line 12 bus and line 312 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Rye is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Rye?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester station to Rye station. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Railway Station via Chequers Bus Station and The Vine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Rye?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Rye. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Rye via Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Rochester to Rye?

The distance between Rochester and Rye is 59 miles. The road distance is 39.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Rye without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £28 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Rochester to Rye, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Rye bus from?

Rochester to Rye bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Rye train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochester to Rye?

The best way to get from Rochester to Rye is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £28 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and line 12 bus and line 312 bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Rochester to Rye bus arrive?

Rochester to Rye bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chequers Bus Station.

Where does the Rochester to Rye train arrive?

Rochester to Rye train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ebbsfleet International station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Rye?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Rye is 39 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Rochester to Rye.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rochester to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Ashford Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Ashford International to Ryetrain
1h 56m
£28–61
Line 101 bus, line 12 bus, line 312 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 101
2. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to The Vinebus 12
3. Take the bus from The Vine to Railway Stationbus 312 / ...
3h 11m
£5–6
Drive 39 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Ryecar 39 mi
52 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rochester to Ryetaxi 39 mi
52 min
£120–160
Line 101 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chatham station to Maidstone East stationbus 101
2. Take the train from Maidstone East to Ashford Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Ashford International to Ryetrain
2h 14m
£18–38

Rochester to Rye by train

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Distance: 58.4 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Rye via Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham station to Railway Station via Chequers Bus Station and The Vine in around 3h 11m.

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