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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Rye and Lewes?

No, there is no direct bus from Rye station to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at High Street via Railway Station and Gildredge Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Rye and Lewes?

No, there is no direct train from Rye to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Rye and arriving at Lewes via Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Rye to Lewes?

The distance between Rye and Lewes is 39 miles. The road distance is 38.1 miles.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Rye to Lewes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rye to Lewes bus from?

Rye to Lewes bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Rye to Lewes train from?

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

Train or bus from Rye to Lewes?

The best way to get from Rye to Lewes is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and line 99 bus and line 28 bus, which costs £10 - £13 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Rye to Lewes bus arrive?

Rye to Lewes bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Rye to Lewes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rye to Lewes?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lewes?

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Rye to Lewes - 5 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, and line 99 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rye to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Ashford International - Eastbourne
2. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Lewestrain Eastbourne - Brighton / ...
1h 20m
£20–39
Drive 37.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rye to Lewescar 37.9 mi
59 min
£10–14
Line 101 bus, line 99 bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Gildredge Roadbus 99 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to High Streetbus 28
3h 51m
£11–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rye to Lewestaxi 37.9 mi
59 min
£130–170
Line 101 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the train from Hastings to Lewestrain Ore - London Victoria / ...
2h 6m
£19–38

Rye to Lewes by train

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Distance: 39.1 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a train from Rye to Lewes via Hampden Park (Sussex) in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to High Street via Railway Station and Gildredge Road in around 3h 51m.

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