The average train between Bournemouth and Lewes takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Bournemouth and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Lewes at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 3h 29m. 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 Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
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.
Book your Bournemouth to Lewes train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Cross Country.
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 Southampton Central and Brighton in around 3h 4m.