The average train between Lewes and Chester takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Lewes to Chester. 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 every 2 hours between Lewes and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Chester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Lewes to Chester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Chester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Lewes to Chester train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Lewes and Chester is 325.1 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Chester via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 23m.