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

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Lewes is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Lewes is to train which takes 25 min and costs £7 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Lewes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at School Hill Top. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Lewes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Lewes. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Lewes?

The distance between Eastbourne and Lewes is 16 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Lewes without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs £7 - £22.

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

The train from Eastbourne to Lewes takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Lewes bus from?

Eastbourne to Lewes bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Gildredge Road station.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Lewes train from?

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

Train or bus from Eastbourne to Lewes?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Lewes is to train which takes 25 min and costs £7 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 1h 19m.

Where does the Eastbourne to Lewes bus arrive?

Eastbourne to Lewes bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at School Hill Top station.

Where does the Eastbourne to Lewes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Eastbourne to Lewes?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Lewes is 16 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Eastbourne to Lewes.

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

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Where can I stay near Lewes?

There are 434+ hotels available in Lewes.

Eastbourne to Lewes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Lewestrain Eastbourne - Brighton / ...
25 min
£7–22
Drive 16.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Lewescar 16.4 mi
26 min
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to School Hill Topbus 28
1h 19m
£5–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Eastbourne to Lewestaxi 16.4 mi
26 min
£35–45

Eastbourne to Lewes by train

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Distance: 15.8 mi
Duration: 25 min

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

Southern operates a train from Eastbourne to Lewes every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–22 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Brighton & Hove operates a bus from Gildredge Road to School Hill Top every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.

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