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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Balcombe is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Balcombe is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Balcombe?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Balcombe. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Balcombe via Haywards Heath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Lewes to Balcombe?

The distance between Lewes and Balcombe is 16 miles. The road distance is 16.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Balcombe without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs £8 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Lewes to Balcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Balcombe train from?

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

Train or bus from Lewes to Balcombe?

The best way to get from Lewes to Balcombe is to train which takes 41 min and costs £8 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 166 bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 1h 2m.

Where does the Lewes to Balcombe train arrive?

Lewes to Balcombe train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Haywards Heath station.

Can I drive from Lewes to Balcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Balcombe is 17 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Lewes to Balcombe.

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

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Where can I stay near Balcombe?

There are 710+ hotels available in Balcombe.

Lewes to Balcombe - 4 ways to travel via train, line 166 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lewes to Haywards Heathtrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Haywards Heath to Balcombetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
41 min
£8–25
Drive 16.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lewes to Balcombecar 16.8 mi
29 min
£5–6
Line 166 bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Perrymount Roadbus 166
1h 2m
£7–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lewes to Balcombetaxi 16.8 mi
29 min
£35–45

Lewes to Balcombe by train

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Distance: 16.1 mi
Duration: 41 min

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Balcombe via Haywards Heath in around 41 min. Alternatively, Compass Travel operates a bus from High Street to Perrymount Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 41 min.

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