The average train between Portsmouth and Lewes takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Lewes at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Lewes station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Portsmouth to Lewes train services, operated by Southern, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Lewes train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Portsmouth to Lewes train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Portsmouth and Lewes is 77.7 km. The road distance is 84 km.
Southern operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brighton hourly. Tickets cost £22–50 and the journey takes 1h 21m.