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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford to Lewes
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford to Lewes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford to Lewes will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 2 trains that leave Guildford 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 57 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 53 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 Guildford to Lewes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Lewes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 57 km
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£39 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Guildford to Lewes train times
The table below shows live departures for Guildford 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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| 07:03 Guildford | 1h49 | 08:52 Lewes | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:57 Guildford | 2h53 | 10:50 Lewes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford to Lewes
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Trains from Guildford to Lewes run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 22:25 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Guildford to Lewes trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Guildford and Lewes from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Guildford to Lewes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford 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 Guildford and Lewes
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 22:00 Saturday 06:10 - 22:00 Sunday 06:20 - 22:00
- Car Park: Smart Car Spaces
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team.
- Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2, next to the subway ramp. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car parks 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus lay-by in Station Forecourt off Walnut Tree Close.
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TaxisWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 09:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Both platforms.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2 and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Guildford Side of station - Station Forecourt
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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