The average train between Cardiff and Lewes takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Lewes at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Lewes station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Cardiff to Lewes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Lewes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Cardiff to Lewes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Cardiff and Lewes is 232.3 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lewes via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 48m.