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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 prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from London to Lewes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from London to Lewes:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lewes costing on average $16 (€12).
Other travel options to Lewes take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 19m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 National Express to go to Lewes by bus.
- Travel with Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to Lewes by train.
- 29 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with Southern, Southern.
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