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 £30 - £60 and takes 5h 58m.

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 38m and costs £40 - £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 Cardiff North Road and arriving at Gatwick Airport South Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

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 4h 1m.

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 4h 1m and costs £90 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m 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 FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road 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 4h 1m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £280 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lewes bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lewes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal 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 38m to drive from Cardiff to Lewes.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lewes?

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

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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 Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 1m
£93–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
5h 58m
£31–57
Drive 180.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Lewescar 180.3 mi
3h 38m
£44–64
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
6h 16m
£57–180
Train via Southampton
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain Southampton Central - Brighton
5h 9m
£85–172
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025
6h 2m
£40–94
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CWL - LGW
6h 13m
£88–273
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain
7h 58m
£335–626

Cardiff to Lewes by bus and train

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Distance: 198.5 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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 4h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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