The cheapest and fastest trains from Dorking to Lewes
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dorking to Lewes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dorking to Lewes will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 2 trains that leave Dorking for Lewes every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 59 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dorking to Lewes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dorking to Lewes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 47 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£28 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dorking to Lewes train times
The table below shows live departures for Dorking to Lewes trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:51 Dorking | 2h59 | 09:50 Lewes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dorking to Lewes
Trains from Dorking to Lewes run on average 4 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:58, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 00:58 |
Last train 19:25 |
Train companies: Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Dorking to Lewes trainsSouthern, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Dorking and Lewes from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Dorking to Lewes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dorking 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Dorking and Lewes
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside station to both platforms
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop E for southbound on A24. Bus Stop A Northbound towards Reading on otherside of Main Road A24.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:10 Saturday 06:40 - 19:50 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all 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: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 1 and 4
- Storage location: Station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 19:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on all platforms
- Storage location: Cycle Hub in main car park, access via the Key.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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