Visiting Rye

Rye is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Rye?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Rye then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

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FAQs About Rye

How Do I Get To 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.

What's The Nearest Airport 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.

Where Is Rye?