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Compare train and bus for London to Lewes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Lewes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from London to Lewes
Compare the available ways to get from London to Lewes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Lewes:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lewes costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Lewes take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
You'll arrive about 52m sooner (1h 9m by train vs 2h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $38 (€32) 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 London to Lewes
How to get from London to Lewes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Lewes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX02510:00 PM 2h35 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX025
10:00 PM 2h35 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C82861
3:24 PM 1h08 London Victoria (VIC) 4:32 PM Lewes station (LWS) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C82851
2:24 PM 1h08 London Victoria (VIC) 3:32 PM Lewes station (LWS) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - G26277
6:54 AM 1h08 London Victoria (VIC) 8:02 AM Lewes station (LWS) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - C82781
7:24 AM 1h08 London Victoria (VIC) 8:32 AM Lewes station (LWS) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX025
8:30 PM 2h50 London, Victoria Coach Station 11:20 PM Brighton, Preston Circus $8 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX025
7:00 PM 2h52 London, Victoria Coach Station 9:52 PM Brighton, Preston Circus $8 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:55 AM 2h05 London, Stratford City Bus Station 7:00 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Lewes:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lewes costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Lewes take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Lewes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Victoria (VIC) and arrive in Lewes station (LWS).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Lewes by bus.
- Travel with Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express to go to Lewes by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 4 direct trains per day with Southern.
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