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

The cheapest way to get from Rye to Rochester is to line 312 bus and line 12 bus and line 101 bus which costs £3 - £6 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rye to Rochester is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Rye and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rye station to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Chatham station via The Vine and Pudding Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Rye and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Rye to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Rye and arriving at Rochester via Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Rye to Rochester?

The distance between Rye and Rochester is 59 miles. The road distance is 39.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rye to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £28 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Rye to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rye to Rochester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rye to Rochester train from?

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

Train or bus from Rye to Rochester?

The best way to get from Rye to Rochester is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £28 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 312 bus and line 12 bus and line 101 bus, which costs £3 - £6 and takes 2h 22m.

Where does the Rye to Rochester bus arrive?

Rye to Rochester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at The Vine station.

Where does the Rye to Rochester train arrive?

Rye to Rochester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Rye to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rye to Rochester is 40 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Rye to Rochester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rye to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Rochestertrain
1h 39m
£29–60
Line 312 bus, line 12 bus, line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Vinebus 312 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Vine to Royal Star Arcadebus 12
3. Take the bus from Pudding Lane to Chatham stationbus 101
2h 22m
£4–6
Drive 39.4 mi
1. Drive from Rye to Rochestercar 39.4 mi
53 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rye to Rochestertaxi 39.4 mi
53 min
£120–160
Train, line 101 bus
1. Take the train from Rye to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Maidstone Easttrain
3. Take the bus from Maidstone East station to Chatham stationbus 101
1h 42m
£18–37

Rye to Rochester by train

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Distance: 58.4 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a train from Rye to Rochester via Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Chatham station via The Vine and Pudding Lane in around 2h 22m.

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