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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Lewes is to bus via Birmingham which costs £20 - £60 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Lewes is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £65 - £410.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Lewes?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at High Street via Newhall St, South Terminal Bus Station and Royal Pavilion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Lewes?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Lewes via Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Chester to Lewes?

The distance between Chester and Lewes is 232 miles. The road distance is 241.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Lewes without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £65 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Chester to Lewes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Lewes bus from?

Chester to Lewes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Lewes train from?

Chester to Lewes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Lewes?

The best way to get from Chester to Lewes is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £65 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £20 - £60 and takes 7h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Chester to Lewes bus arrive?

Chester to Lewes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Chester to Lewes train arrive?

Chester to Lewes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Lewes?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Lewes is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Chester to Lewes.

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

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Where can I stay near Lewes?

There are 1985+ hotels available in Lewes.

Chester to Lewes - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Lewes by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to LewesLondon Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
3h 36m
£68–402
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to South Terminal Coach Station
3. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Old Steine025 / ...
7h 54m
£21–57
Drive 240.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Lewes240.3 mi
4h 25m
£59–85
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)LPL - LGW
5h 44m
£74–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station423 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steine025
9h 10m
£37–76
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewes
5h 27m
£89–303
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)MAN - LGW
6h 26m
£79–246
Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)LPL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewes
7h 20m
£129–397
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junction
4. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Lewes
6h 5m
£103–277

Chester to Lewes by train and subway

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3h 36mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Lewes.

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Distance: 230.5 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Lewes via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to High Street via Newhall St, South Terminal Bus Station, Old Steine, and Royal Pavilion in around 7h 54m.

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