The average train between Hitchin and Lewes takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Hitchin 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 Hitchin and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Lewes at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Lewes station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Hitchin to Lewes train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Lewes train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Hitchin to Lewes train tickets online with Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Hitchin and Lewes is 121.3 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Lewes via East Croydon in around 2h 10m.