The average train between Lewes and Plymouth takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Lewes to Plymouth. 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 Lewes and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Plymouth station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Lewes to Plymouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Plymouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Lewes to Plymouth train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Lewes and Plymouth is 298.1 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Plymouth via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 5h 21m.