London to Lewes bus with National Express

Coaches from London to Lewes

There are no direct coach services from London to Lewes; however, passengers can take a National Express coach from London Victoria Coach Station to Brighton and then change to a local bus service to reach nearby Lewes. This makes for a total journey time of approximately two and a half to three hours.  National Express coaches depart London Victoria throughout the day at a rate of approximately one service every two to three hours.

Which coach companies travel from London to Lewes?

Coach services from London to Brighton (for Lewes) are operated by National Express Coaches.  National Express is the UK’s leading national coach service. Onward bus services are provided by local Sussex bus companies.

How long is the coach from London to Lewes?

The direct coach journey from London to Brighton takes between two and two and a half hours.  Coaches arrive at Pool Valley Coach station; from here, passengers will need to take a short, two-minute walk to the Old Steine bus stop.  The local ‘Regency Route’ bus service from Brighton to Lewes takes 30 minutes, making for a total journey time of around two and a half to three hours. 

How many coaches are there from London to Lewes?

National Express offers up to 10 direct services from London to Brighton every day of the week. The first leaves shortly after midnight and the last late in the evening.  From Brighton to Lewes, a local bus service offers a highly frequent service throughout the week; however, this local bus service only runs from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Those arriving in Brighton by coach outside these times will need to take a taxi for their final leg to Lewes.

What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from London to Lewes?

Departure bus station: National Express coaches depart for Brighton (for Lewes) from London Victoria Coach Station, the capital’s major coach terminus. Located to the southwest of Central London, it is accessible by tube or bus from most places in Zone 1 within 15 minutes.  The coach station is a short walk from Victoria overground and underground station where there is a wide range of facilities.

Arrival bus station: National Express coaches arrive at Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station, which is located close to both the beach and the town centre. Those travelling on to Lewes by bus will arrive in Lewes town centre, where they can alight at a number of town centre bus stops including Lewes Bus Station.