The average train between Banbury and Lewes takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury 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.
Trains run hourly between Banbury and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Lewes at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Lewes station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Banbury to Lewes train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Lewes train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Banbury to Lewes train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Banbury and Lewes is 162 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Lewes via Reading and Gatwick Airport in around 3h 28m.