The average train between Canterbury and Lewes takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Lewes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Lewes at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Lewes station via Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Canterbury to Lewes train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Canterbury to Lewes train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hampden Park (Sussex) station.
Book your Canterbury to Lewes train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Canterbury and Lewes is 87.3 km. The road distance is 110 km.
Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex) hourly. Tickets cost £21–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m.