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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Eastbourne to Lewes
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eastbourne to Lewes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eastbourne to Lewes will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Eastbourne 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 22 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 22 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 Eastbourne to Lewes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastbourne 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 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 22 km
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51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Eastbourne to Lewes train times
The table below shows live departures for Eastbourne to Lewes trains for tomorrow, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:49 Eastbourne | 0h22 | 04:11 Lewes | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:05 Eastbourne | 0h20 | 08:25 Lewes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Eastbourne to Lewes
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Trains from Eastbourne to Lewes run on average 6 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 20m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Southern from Eastbourne to Lewes trainsSouthern trains will get you between Eastbourne and Lewes from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Eastbourne to Lewes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eastbourne 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Eastbourne and Lewes
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Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 21:15 Saturday 05:50 - 21:15 Sunday 06:40 - 21:15
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, barbers
- 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 on the concourse. 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on the concourse and waiting areas on platform 1 and 2
- Storage location: Stands at the front of the station and sheltered stands near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up / drop off in the main car park until the end of 2021.
ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 06:10 - 12:45 Sunday 06:50 - 14:25
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via level crossing (below 400m distance). Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1 near the ticket office.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- 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: No
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available in the Booking hall. There are unheated shelters on both platforms
- Storage location: Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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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