The average train between Lewes and Durham takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Lewes to Durham. 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 Durham. 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 Durham at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lewes to Durham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Durham. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Durham station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Lewes to Durham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Durham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Lewes to Durham train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Lewes and Durham is 446.8 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Durham via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 48m.