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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Chartres is to bus which costs €35 - €160 and takes 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Chartres is to fly and bus which takes 5h 54m and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Chartres. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Chartres via Old Steine, London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Chartres via Victoria station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Lewes to Chartres?

The distance between Lewes and Chartres is 629 km.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €110 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Lewes to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Chartres bus from?

Lewes to Chartres bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Chartres train from?

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

Train or bus from Lewes to Chartres?

The best way to get from Lewes to Chartres is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €110 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 16h.

Where does the Lewes to Chartres bus arrive?

Lewes to Chartres bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Lewes and Chartres?

Chartres is 1h ahead of Lewes. It is currently 4:37 AM in Lewes and 5:37 AM in Chartres.

Where does the Lewes to Chartres train arrive?

Lewes to Chartres train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

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

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

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Lewes to Chartres - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Lewes to Chartres by train (Eurostar), ferry, train, bus, car, car train, car ferry, 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 Lewes to London Victoria
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
6h 48m
€116–406
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria817
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Chartres
16h
€36–152
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppe
2. Take the train from Dieppe to Paris Saint-LazareK1
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
12h
€132–219
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lewes to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Chartres
5h 31m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lewes to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Chartres
6h 55m
€105–153
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LGW - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
6h 32m
€83–201
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Paris Orly Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
2. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Chartres
5h 54m
€61–198
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
8h 9m
€129–343
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Lewes to East Croydon
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LTN - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
8h 12m
€109–267
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LHR - ORY
3. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Chartres
7h 36m
€67–310

Lewes to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

110Weekly Services

6h 48mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lewes to Chartres.

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Distance: 628.5 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Lewes, England and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from Lewes to Chartres via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Chartres via Old Steine, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 16h.

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