The average train between Derby and Lewes takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Derby 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 Derby and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Lewes at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Lewes station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Derby to Lewes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Lewes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Derby to Lewes train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Derby and Lewes is 249.6 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Lewes via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon in around 3h 18m.