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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Lewes is to bus which costs £21 - £50 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Lewes is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Lewes?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Royal Pavilion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Lewes?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Lewes via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Bristol to Lewes?

The distance between Bristol and Lewes is 173 miles. The road distance is 142.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Lewes without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Bristol to Lewes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Lewes bus from?

Bristol to Lewes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Lewes train from?

Bristol to Lewes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Lewes?

The best way to get from Bristol to Lewes is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Bristol to Lewes bus arrive?

Bristol to Lewes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bristol to Lewes train arrive?

Bristol to Lewes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Lewes?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Lewes is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Bristol to Lewes.

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

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Where can I stay near Lewes?

There are 1981+ hotels available in Lewes.

Bristol to Lewes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Lewes by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
3h 19m
£40–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
4h 21m
£22–47
Drive 141.8 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Lewescar 141.8 mi
3h 3m
£35–50
Train via Southampton
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain Southampton Central - Brighton
4h 15m
£38–156
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025
5h 17m
£35–59

Bristol to Lewes by train and subway

217Weekly Services

3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.8 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Lewes via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £11–30 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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