The average train between York and Lewes takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is an hourly train service from York 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 York and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Lewes at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Lewes. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Lewes station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
York to Lewes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Lewes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Lewes station.
Book your York to Lewes train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Lewes is 350.8 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from York to Lewes via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 27m.