The average train between Lewes and Edinburgh takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Lewes to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Lewes to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Lewes to Edinburgh train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Lewes and Edinburgh is 603.1 km. The road distance is 713 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Edinburgh Waverley via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 53m.