Visiting Rye

Driving directions to Rye:

1. From Hastings: Take the A259 towards Rye for approximately 9 miles.
2. From Dover: Take the A259 towards Hastings then join the A2070 towards Brenzett. Turn right onto the B2080 towards Rye.
3. From London: Take the M20 towards Folkestone then join the A2070 towards Hastings. Turn left onto the B2080 towards Rye.

Rail directions to Rye:

1. From London: Take a train from London St Pancras to Ashford International. Change here for a train to Rye.
2. From Brighton: Take a train from Brighton to Hastings. Change here for a train to Rye.
3. From Eastbourne: Take a train from Eastbourne to Hastings. Change here for a train to Rye.

Suggestions for getting to Rye from other local landmarks:

• If you are coming from the nearby Camber Sands, you can take the 102 or 103 bus towards Rye.
• If you are visiting the historic town of Battle, take the train from Battle Station to Ashford International then change for a train to Rye.
• If you are exploring the seaside resort of Bexhill-on-Sea, take the train from Bexhill Station to St Leonards Warrior Square. Change here for a train to Rye.

The closest airport to Rye is London Gatwick Airport, which is approximately 50 miles away. It usually takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes to drive from Gatwick to Rye. Alternatively, there is a train station at Gatwick with direct trains to Rye. The journey by train usually takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes.