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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 prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lewes to London:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lewes to London costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W602339:25 AM1h12Lewes station (LWS)10:37 AMLondon Victoria (VIC)$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:10 AM2h15Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)12:25 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W60233+
W595179:25 AM1h10Lewes station (LWS)10:35 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)$611One-way1 transfer
Other options
W602288:55 AM1h11Lewes station (LWS)10:06 AMLondon Victoria (VIC)$271One-way0 transfers
W602238:22 AM1h14Lewes station (LWS)9:36 AMLondon Victoria (VIC)$461One-way0 transfers
W60228+
W595148:55 AM1h10Lewes station (LWS)10:05 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)$611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:00 AM2h25Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)12:25 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 AM2h15Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)10:30 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:05 AM2h25Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)10:30 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lewes to London:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lewes to London costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 31 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 Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Southern, Southern.
- 31 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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