The average train between Cheltenham and Lewes takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Lewes at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Lewes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Lewes station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Cheltenham to Lewes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Lewes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Cheltenham to Lewes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Cheltenham and Lewes is 184.4 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Lewes via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 39m.