The average train between Reading and Lewes takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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 hourly between Reading and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 4:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Lewes at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Lewes station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Reading to Lewes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Lewes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Reading to Lewes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Reading and Lewes is 94.1 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Lewes via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 23m.
