The average train between Brighton and Lewes takes 16 min and the fastest train takes 11 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Brighton 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 every 20 minutes between Brighton and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Lewes at 11:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brighton station and arriving at Lewes station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
Brighton to Lewes train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Lewes train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Brighton to Lewes train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Brighton and Lewes is 11.6 km. The road distance is 13 km.
Southern operates a train from Brighton to Lewes every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–9 and the journey takes 17 min.
