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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.

5h 42m
Duration
278 mi
Distance
£142
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain train London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 55m
£121–212

Plymouth to Lewes train times

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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 1m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 36m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 44m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 1m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth to Lewes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Plymouth to Lewes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 278.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Lewes via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 55m.

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