The average train between Penzance and Lewes takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance to Lewes. 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 Penzance and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Lewes at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Lewes station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
Penzance to Lewes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Lewes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Penzance to Lewes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Penzance and Lewes is 401.1 km. The road distance is 574 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Lewes via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 6h 53m.