The average train between Whitstable and Lewes takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitstable 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 Whitstable and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Lewes at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Lewes station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Whitstable to Lewes train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
Whitstable to Lewes train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Whitstable to Lewes train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Whitstable and Lewes is 89.3 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Whitstable to Lewes via London Victoria in around 2h 50m.