There are 5 ways to get from Rye to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 50m£77–182Drive 141 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rye to Bournemouthcar 141 mi
2h 38m£34–50Line 99 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Gildredge Roadbus 99 / ...
- Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Brighton Stationbus 12X / ...
- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
6h 38m£52–104Train
- Take the train from Rye to Hampden Park (Sussex)train
- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
4h 45m£65–139Bus
- Take the bus from Pier to Old Steinebus 13X / ...
- Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
8h 36m£34–88
Rye to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rye to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Rye to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rye station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Railway Station, Pier, Old Steine and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Rye to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Rye and arriving at Bournemouth via Ashford International, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Rye and Bournemouth is 182 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rye to Bournemouth without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 50m and costs £75 - £190.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Rye to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Rye to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Pier station.
Rye to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
The best way to get from Rye to Bournemouth is to train via London which takes 3h 50m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Rye, East Sussex, England and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a train from Rye to Bournemouth via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Bournemouth Station via Railway Station, Pier, Old Steine, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Southern
Train from Rye to Hampden Park (Sussex)
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
Bus from Railway Station to Gildredge Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
- Phone
- 01273 886200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Brighton & Hove
Bus from Gildredge Road to Brighton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- Brighton & Hove
Bus from Pier to Old Steine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- Brighton & Hove
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Rye to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Old Steine station.
Rye to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rye to Bournemouth is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Rye to Bournemouth.
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