The average train between Chelmsford and Lewes takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Lewes at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Lewes station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Chelmsford to Lewes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Lewes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Chelmsford to Lewes train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Chelmsford and Lewes is 101 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Lewes via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 25m.