The average train between Colchester and Lewes takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester 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 Colchester and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Lewes at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Lewes station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Colchester to Lewes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Lewes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Colchester to Lewes train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Colchester and Lewes is 128.9 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Lewes via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 35m.