What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Lewes?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Lewes is to bus and line 7 bus and line 29 bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Lewes?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Lewes is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Lewes?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at School Hill Top via Royal Star Arcade and Royal Victoria Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Lewes?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Lewes via Ashford International and Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Lewes?

The distance between Canterbury and Lewes is 69 miles. The road distance is 62.5 miles.

How do I travel from Canterbury to Lewes without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Lewes without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury to Lewes?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Canterbury to Lewes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Lewes bus from?

Canterbury to Lewes bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Lewes train from?

Canterbury to Lewes train services, operated by Southern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Lewes?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Lewes is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus and line 29 bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Canterbury to Lewes bus arrive?

Canterbury to Lewes bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Royal Star Arcade station.

Where does the Canterbury to Lewes train arrive?

Canterbury to Lewes train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Hampden Park (Sussex) station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Lewes?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Lewes is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Canterbury to Lewes.

How do I get a train ticket from Canterbury to Lewes?

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Where can I stay near Lewes?

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There are 3 ways to get from Canterbury to Lewes by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Ashford International - Eastbourne
2h 46m
£34–74
Bus, line 7 bus, line 29 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Star Arcadebus X3
2. Take the bus from Royal Star Arcade to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
3. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to School Hill Topbus 29 / ...
4h 51m
£9–13
Drive 62.1 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Lewescar 62.1 mi
1h 30m
£16–22

Canterbury to Lewes by train

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Distance: 68.4 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex) hourly. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to School Hill Top via Royal Star Arcade and Royal Victoria Place in around 4h 51m.

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