The average train between Southampton and Lewes takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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 Southampton and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Lewes at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Lewes station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Southampton to Lewes train services, operated by Southern, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Lewes train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Brighton station.
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The distance between Southampton and Lewes is 99.2 km. The road distance is 112 km.
Southern operates a train from Southampton Central to Brighton hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 1h 45m.