The average bus between Gatwick and Lewes takes 1h 50m and the fastest bus takes 1h 24m. There is a bus service every few hours from Gatwick to Lewes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Gatwick and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Lewes at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Steine and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 48m • 1 change

1h 58m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

1h 30m • 1 change

1h 48m • 1 change

1h 58m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

1h 30m • 1 change

1h 48m • 1 change

1h 58m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

1h 30m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Gatwick to Lewes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Lewes station via Old Steine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Gatwick to Lewes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.
Gatwick to Lewes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Gatwick and Lewes is 35.2 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to High Street via Old Steine and Royal Pavilion in around 1h 42m.