The average train between Plymouth and Lewes takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Lewes at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Lewes station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Plymouth to Lewes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Lewes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Plymouth to Lewes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Plymouth and Lewes is 298.1 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Lewes via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 55m.