What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Lewes?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Lewes is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Lewes?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Lewes is to train which takes 17 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Lewes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elm Grove and arriving at High Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Lewes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brighton and arriving at Lewes. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Brighton to Lewes?

The distance between Brighton and Lewes is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Lewes without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Lewes without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs £4 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Lewes?

The train from Brighton to Lewes takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Lewes bus from?

Brighton to Lewes bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Elm Grove station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Lewes train from?

Brighton to Lewes train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Lewes?

The best way to get from Brighton to Lewes is to train which takes 17 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 29 bus, which costs £3 - £4 and takes 25 min.

Where does the Brighton to Lewes bus arrive?

Brighton to Lewes bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at High Street station.

Where does the Brighton to Lewes train arrive?

Brighton to Lewes train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Lewes station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Lewes?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Lewes is 9 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Brighton to Lewes.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Lewes?

Book your Brighton to Lewes train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lewes?

There are 1980+ hotels available in Lewes.

Brighton to Lewes - 4 ways to travel via train, line 29 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Brighton to Lewes by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Brighton to Lewes by train

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Distance: 7.9 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Lewes, England?

Southern operates a train from Brighton to Lewes every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Brighton & Hove operates a bus from Elm Grove to High Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 25 min.

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