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Trip Overview

The average train between Lewes and Leicester takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Lewes to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 53m
Duration
151 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Lewes to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Lewes and Leicester. 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 Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 39m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 40m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 40m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 56m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 56m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 48m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 40m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 3m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 2m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 48m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 56m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 56m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lewes to Leicester? 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.

Map of how to get from Lewes to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Lewes, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Lewes to Leicester via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 42m.

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