The average train between Bournemouth and Lewes takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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 4 times a day between Bournemouth and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Lewes at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Havant and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Lewes station via Havant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Bournemouth to Lewes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Lewes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Brighton station.
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The distance between Bournemouth and Lewes is 133.8 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Lewes via Havant and Brighton in around 3h 2m.