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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lewes to London
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Buses per day
52
Distance
71 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lewes to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lewes to London will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Fast coaches
Of the 52 buses that leave Lewes for London every day 52 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 71 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX02505:413h49
Brighton, Preston Circus09:30London, Victoria Coach Station
£51One-way
0 changes
NX02519:443h06
Brighton, Patcham22:50London, Victoria Coach Station
£51One-way
0 changes
NX02519:373h13
Brighton, Preston Circus22:50London, Victoria Coach Station
£51One-way
0 changes
NX02520:543h05
Brighton, Patcham23:59London, Victoria Coach Station
£51One-way
0 changes
NX02520:473h12
Brighton, Preston Circus23:59London, Victoria Coach Station
£51One-way
0 changes
FlixBus18:252h00
Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)20:25London, Stratford City Bus Station
£61One-way
0 changes
FlixBus22:102h00
Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)00:10London, Stratford City Bus Station
£61One-way
0 changes
FlixBus20:102h00
Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)22:10London, Stratford City Bus Station
£61One-way
0 changes
FlixBus18:152h10
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station20:25London, Stratford City Bus Station
£61One-way
0 changes
FlixBus22:002h10
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station00:10London, Stratford City Bus Station
£61One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 coach 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 coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 71 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lewes to London bus times
Showing buses for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 07:08
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:12 Lewes | 3h18 | 13:30 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:12 Lewes | 3h33 | 18:45 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:47 Lewes | 3h12 | 22:59 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:47 Lewes | 3h03 | 23:50 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:10 Lewes | 2h25 | 23:35 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 03:02 Brighton, Patcham | 2h48 | 05:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 04:07 Brighton, Patcham | 3h13 | 07:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 04:52 Brighton, Patcham | 3h18 | 08:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 05:48 Brighton, Patcham | 3h42 | 09:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 06:58 Brighton, Patcham | 3h32 | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lewes to London
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Lewes to London run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 71 km |
Average bus duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: National Express from Lewes to LondonYou can travel by bus between Lewes to London with National Express for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 0m
Cheapest Price
£4
National Express frequency
22 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: Lewes to London coach
FAQs: Take the bus from Lewes to London with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Lewes to London.
Cheap coach tickets from Lewes to London can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Lewes to London is £17; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time from Lewes to London is on average 2 h 55 min for the 44 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Lewes and London by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Lewes to London leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from Lewes to London leaves at 23: 40.
There are 16 coaches a day from Lewes to London which require at least one change with National Express or Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the best Lewes to London coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express or Bus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to London from Lewes to compare what amenities they may offer.
A trip to London from Lewes is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Lewes to London is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Lewes to London including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from Lewes to London has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Lewes to London.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Lewes to London.
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Lewes to London.
No, luggage for the coach from Lewes to London needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Lewes to London.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Lewes to London.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Lewes to London.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Lewes to London.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lewes and London
Lewes
London
Amenities at bus station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 00:00-23:59
Car connection
Bath RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
Accessibility
- Ramps, assistance
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Distance to city center
22 kmCar connection
Great South West RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
- Available outside the arrivals area.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
2 kmCar connection
Northern Perimeter RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the arrivals area.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
London, Victoria Coach Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
2 kmCar connection
Buckingham Palace RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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