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Lewes Castle & Museum
Town museum inside Lewes Castle, covering Sussex archaeology, local history and views from the battlements. A strong first stop in Lewes.
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W45468Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burgess Hill to Lewes 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 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 14 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Burgess Hill to Lewes trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W45468+ W32632 | 8:06 Burgess Hill station (BUG) | 0h48 | 8:54 Lewes station (LWS) | 1 change | |
W45403+ G26279 | 8:12 Burgess Hill station (BUG) | 0h44 | 8:56 Lewes station (LWS) | 1 change | |
G77256+ G26279 | 8:21 Burgess Hill station (BUG) | 0h35 | 8:56 Lewes station (LWS) | 1 change | |
W45478+ G26279 | 8:24 Burgess Hill station (BUG) | 0h32 | 8:56 Lewes station (LWS) | 1 change | |
W45418+ W29065 | 8:28 Burgess Hill station (BUG) | 0h45 | 9:13 Lewes station (LWS) | 1 change | |
W45427+ W29334 | 8:36 Burgess Hill station (BUG) | 0h48 | 9:24 Lewes station (LWS) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Burgess Hill to Lewes run on average 3 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 47m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 23:39 |
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Discover the best of Lewes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lewes trip today.
Town museum inside Lewes Castle, covering Sussex archaeology, local history and views from the battlements. A strong first stop in Lewes.
Former Tudor house with furnished rooms and exhibits on domestic life. It gives a vivid sense of everyday history in the county town.
Museum in the former home of Virginia and Leonard Woolf. Displays explore the Hogarth Press, Bloomsbury links and the couple’s life here.
Steep historic street lined with old buildings, independent shops and antique outlets. It captures the character that makes Lewes so appealing to wander.
Central street and shopping area with historic facades, bookshops and cafés nearby. A practical and atmospheric base for exploring the town centre.
Accessible riverside walk with wetland views, birdlife and open skies. A calm route that contrasts nicely with Lewes’s compact historic centre.
A strong Sussex ale long brewed in Lewes. It is tied to the town’s historic brewery and is a classic local pint to try in local pubs.
Traditional Sussex pond pudding is suet pastry wrapped around butter and a whole lemon, then steamed. It is a rich county speciality with old rural roots.
A hearty Sussex stew of beef, onions and stock, slowly cooked with potatoes. It is a warming traditional dish linked to local farm cooking.
Stylish modern restaurant and wine bar serving seasonal small plates, local produce and a relaxed contemporary atmosphere.
Refined dining pub near Lewes serving modern British cooking, local ingredients and a polished but comfortable countryside feel.
Traditional Lewes pub known for Harvey’s ales, classic British dishes and a lively historic atmosphere in the town centre.
Moderate for southern England. Hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local buses are similar to other market towns near Brighton.
Service is sometimes included; if not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped about 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burgess Hill to Lewes by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lewes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Burgess Hill to Lewes trains use the Wivelsfield to Lewes station pair. Use this guide to compare Burgess Hill and Lewes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wivelsfield is 1 km from Burgess Hill city centre. Public transport options include:
Wivelsfield has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Wivelsfield.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wivelsfield: Parking, WC.
Available at Wivelsfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wivelsfield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access to platform 2 (to Brighton/Lewes) via ramp accessed from Gordon Road. Steps only to platform 1 (to London). No step free access between platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is between the booking hall and the subway entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Burgess Hill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Burgess Hill.
Wi-Fi is available at Burgess Hill. ATMs are available at Burgess Hill.
Ticket office support is available at Burgess Hill.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Burgess Hill: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Burgess Hill: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burgess Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Step-free route between platforms via the street, steep in places (over 400m and gradient above 1:10). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Lewes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Lewes.
Wi-Fi is available at Lewes.
Ticket office support is available at Lewes.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lewes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lewes: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lewes: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Steep ramp to platforms 2 and 3 (to London / some trains to Seaford / Eastbourne). Ramp is over 400m long and above 1:10 gradient). Lifts to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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