The average train between Lewes and Bournemouth takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Lewes to Bournemouth. 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 Lewes and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Lewes is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Brighton and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Lewes to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
Lewes to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Lewes to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southern, South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Lewes and Bournemouth is 133.8 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Bournemouth via Brighton and Southampton Central in around 3h 17m.