Lewes to Cambridge train with Southern

Wed, 05 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lewes to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£81

Average price

£82

Fastest journey

2 h 52 m

Average duration

2 h 56 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

148 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lewes to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lewes to Cambridge will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Lewes for Cambridge 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 148 km distance in an average of 2 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 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.

Thameslink
04:422h59
Lewes
07:41Cambridge
£811One-way
0 changes
Southern
04:112h52
Lewes
07:03Cambridge
£831One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train for Lewes to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lewes to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £21.

Distance: 148 km

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Train
Most popular
Coach

£44

Average Price

£11

Average Price

Cheapest

3h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 8m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 15m

Average total duration

3h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

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Lewes to Cambridge train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:18
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Southern10:55 Lewes
2h46
13:41 Cambridge1 change
Southern11:25 Lewes
2h46
14:11 Cambridge1 change
Southern11:55 Lewes
2h46
14:41 Cambridge1 change
Southern12:25 Lewes
2h46
15:11 Cambridge1 change
Southern12:55 Lewes
2h46
15:41 Cambridge1 change

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06 Nov
Fri
07 Nov
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08 Nov
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09 Nov
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10 Nov
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11 Nov
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12 Nov

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lewes to Cambridge

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Trains from Lewes to Cambridge run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Distance
148 km
Average train duration
3h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
£21
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
2h 43m
First train
04:18
Last train
22:25
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11

Train companies: Southern from Lewes to Cambridge trainsSouthern trains will get you between Lewes and Cambridge from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southern

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 42m
Cheapest Price
£88
Southern frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Lewes to Cambridge train

FAQs: Travel by train from Lewes to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lewes to Cambridge.
FAQs
The train distance from Lewes to Cambridge is 148 km.
Booking trains from Lewes to Cambridge in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Lewes to Cambridge covers a distance of 148 km and takes approximately 2h 43m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Lewes to Cambridge can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £21, while the average price tends to be around £44.
The first train from Lewes to Cambridge leaves at 4:18.
The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Cambridge is by coach, costing approximately £11.
The last train from Lewes to Cambridge departs at 22:25.
The train station in Lewes that goes to Cambridge is Lewes station (LWS), and it arrives at Cambridge station (CBG).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Lewes to Cambridge.
Yes, you can take the train from Lewes to Cambridge.
Trains from Lewes to Cambridge run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Lewes to Cambridge.
To travel from Lewes to Cambridge, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Lewes to Cambridge.

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Important Stations and Airports in Lewes and Cambridge

Lewes
Cambridge
The major train station for departures in Lewes is Lewes. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lewes for your trip from Lewes to Cambridge.
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
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AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
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information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 19:15
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on all platforms
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage location: Cycle Hub in main car park, access via the Key.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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