The average train between Leicester and Lewes takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester 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 Leicester and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Lewes at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Lewes station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Leicester to Lewes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Lewes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Leicester to Lewes train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Leicester and Lewes is 211.3 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Lewes via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon in around 2h 46m.