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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Lewes is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Lewes is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Lewes?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Lewes. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at High Street via North Terminal Bus Station and Royal Pavilion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Lewes?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Lewes via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Lewes?

The distance between Portsmouth and Lewes is 53 miles. The road distance is 56.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Lewes without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £18 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Portsmouth to Lewes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Lewes bus from?

Portsmouth to Lewes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Lewes train from?

Portsmouth to Lewes train services, operated by Southern, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Lewes?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Lewes is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £18 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £95 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Lewes bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Lewes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Lewes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Lewes?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Lewes is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Portsmouth to Lewes.

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

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Where can I stay near Lewes?

There are 1989+ hotels available in Lewes.

Portsmouth to Lewes - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Lewes by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to BrightonPortsmouth & Southsea - Brighton / ...
1h 47m
£19–43
Drive 56.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Lewes56.3 mi
1h 2m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to North Terminal Bus Station206
2. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Pool Valley Coach StationUk066
3h 26m
£27–93

Portsmouth to Lewes by train

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1h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 52.2 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

Southern operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brighton hourly. Tickets cost £14–40 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to High Street via North Terminal Bus Station, Pool Valley Coach Station, and Royal Pavilion in around 3h 26m.

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