The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Lewes
Cheapest price
£82
Average price
£93
Fastest journey
4 h 29 m
Average duration
5 h 7 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
342 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Lewes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Lewes will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £82.
Of the 2 trains that leave Leeds 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 342 km distance in an average of 5 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 45 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 coach and train for Leeds to Lewes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Lewes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 342 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£71 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leeds to Lewes train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds 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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![]() | 07:05 Leeds | 4h29 | 11:34 Lewes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:05 Leeds | 5h45 | 13:50 Lewes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Lewes
Trains from Leeds to Lewes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 342 km distance in 4h 11m.
Distance 342 km |
Average train duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 00:28 |
Last train 21:25 |
Train companies: LNER from Leeds to Lewes trainsLNER trains will get you between Leeds and Lewes from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leeds to Lewes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds 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 Leeds and Lewes
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
- 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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