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Compare train and bus for Lewes to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lewes to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$37 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Lewes to London
Compare the available ways to get from Lewes to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lewes to London:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lewes to London costing on average $37.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
You'll arrive about 46m sooner (1h 12m by train vs 1h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $36 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 London
How to get from Lewes to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lewes to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX02511:20 PM 3h00 Brighton, Preston Circus 2:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
NX02511:20 PM 3h00 Brighton, Preston Circus 2:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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W4537212:25 PM 1h10 Lewes station (LWS) 1:35 PM London Bridge (LBG) $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G2631012:25 PM 1h11 Lewes station (LWS) 1:36 PM London Victoria (VIC) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
C8284312:55 PM 1h11 Lewes station (LWS) 2:06 PM London Victoria (VIC) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
G263151:25 PM 1h11 Lewes station (LWS) 2:36 PM London Victoria (VIC) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX02510:17 PM 3h03 Brighton, Preston Circus 1:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX0257:47 PM 3h03 Brighton, Preston Circus 10:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX0259:17 PM 3h03 Brighton, Preston Circus 12:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lewes to London:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lewes to London costing on average $37.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lewes and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lewes station (LWS) and arrive in London Victoria (VIC).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express to go to London by train.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with Southern.
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