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

The cheapest way to get from Wantage to Rye is to bus which costs £27 - £35 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wantage to Rye is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Wantage and Rye?

No, there is no direct bus from Wantage to Rye station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Railway Station via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, Cornfield Road and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Wantage and Rye?

No, there is no direct train from Wantage to Rye. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Hastings via Reading and Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Wantage to Rye?

The distance between Wantage and Rye is 140 miles. The road distance is 129.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wantage to Rye without a car is to bus and train via Ashford International which takes 3h 39m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Wantage to Rye, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wantage to Rye bus from?

Wantage to Rye bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wantage to Rye train from?

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

Train or bus from Wantage to Rye?

The best way to get from Wantage to Rye is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £35 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Wantage to Rye bus arrive?

Wantage to Rye bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at South Terminal Coach Station.

Where does the Wantage to Rye train arrive?

Wantage to Rye train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Wantage to Rye?

Yes, the driving distance between Wantage to Rye is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Wantage to Rye.

Where can I stay near Rye?

There are 1395+ hotels available in Rye.

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

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Bus, train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Parkway Stationbus X36 / ...
2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
3h 39m
£62–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to South Terminal Coach Stationbus Lgw
2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
9h 7m
£28–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus Tube
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Hastingstrain London Victoria - Ore / ...
7h 4m
£49–95
Drive 128.4 mi
1. Drive from Wantage to Ryecar 128.4 mi
2h 24m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain London Victoria - Ore / ...
6h 12m
£63–126

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Distance: 139.2 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Railway Station via Parkway Station, Didcot Parkway, Reading, Gatwick Airport, Hastings, and Railway Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Railway Station via George Street, Gloucester Green Bus Station, South Terminal Coach Station, Gatwick South Terminal, Cornfield Road, and Railway Station in around 9h 7m.

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