The average train between Chichester and Lewes takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chichester 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 30 minutes between Chichester and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chichester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Lewes at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Chichester station and arriving at Lewes station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Chichester to Lewes train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.
Chichester to Lewes train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Chichester to Lewes train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Chichester and Lewes is 55.5 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Chichester to Lewes via Brighton in around 1h 18m.