The average train between Exeter and Lewes takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Lewes at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Lewes station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Exeter to Lewes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter to Lewes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Lewes station.
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The distance between Exeter and Lewes is 249.1 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Exeter Central to Lewes via Clapham Junction in around 4h 23m.