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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lewes is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lewes is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lewes?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at High Street via North Terminal Bus Station and Royal Pavilion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Lewes?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Lewes via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lewes?

The distance between Cardiff and Lewes is 200 miles. The road distance is 181.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lewes without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Cardiff to Lewes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lewes bus from?

Cardiff to Lewes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lewes train from?

Cardiff to Lewes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Lewes?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lewes is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 47m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £370 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lewes bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lewes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Lewes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Lewes?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Lewes is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Cardiff to Lewes.

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

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Where can I stay near Lewes?

There are 2026+ hotels available in Lewes.

Cardiff to Lewes - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Lewes by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to LewesLondon Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
3h 37m
£54–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to South Terminal Coach StationUk940
5h 47m
£28–49
Drive 180.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Lewes180.4 mi
3h 36m
£46–66
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BRS - LGW
6h 23m
£93–230
Train via Southampton
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton CentralCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to BrightonSouthampton Central - Brighton
5h 7m
£54–183
Bus via Pool Valley Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to North Terminal Bus Station201
2. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Pool Valley Coach StationUk066
5h 52m
£32–72
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)CWL - LGW
6h 32m
£84–362
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)CWL - LCY
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewes
7h 53m
£233–617

Cardiff to Lewes by bus and train

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5h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 198.5 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lewes, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lewes via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kingsway GD to South Terminal Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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