The average train between Lewes and Cardiff takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Lewes to Cardiff. 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 Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Cardiff station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Lewes to Cardiff train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Cardiff train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Lewes to Cardiff train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Lewes and Cardiff is 232.3 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Cardiff Central via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 55m.