The average train between Barnstaple and Lewes takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Lewes at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Lewes station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Barnstaple to Lewes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Lewes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Barnstaple to Lewes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Barnstaple and Lewes is 285.6 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Lewes via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 29m.