The average train between Durham and Lewes takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Lewes at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Durham 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 Durham to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Lewes station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Durham to Lewes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Lewes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Durham to Lewes train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Durham and Lewes is 446.8 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Lewes via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 23m.