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Compare bus and train for Lewes to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lewes to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 7 miles (12 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Lewes to Brighton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (17m by train vs 25m by car). Tickets start at around $9 (€8) compared to roughly $4 (€3) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Lewes to Brighton
How to get from Lewes to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lewes to Brighton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C09930
12:22 PM 0h17 Lewes station (LWS) 12:39 PM Brighton station (BTN) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C09930
12:22 PM 0h17 Lewes station (LWS) 12:39 PM Brighton station (BTN) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C09930
12:22 PM 0h17 Lewes station (LWS) 12:39 PM Brighton station (BTN) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G77167
12:52 PM 0h17 Lewes station (LWS) 1:09 PM Brighton station (BTN) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - G14457
1:12 PM 0h17 Lewes station (LWS) 1:29 PM Brighton station (BTN) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - W29291
12:12 PM 0h17 Lewes station (LWS) 12:29 PM Brighton station (BTN) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lewes and Brighton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lewes station (LWS) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Travel with Southern to go to Brighton by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Southern.
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