There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Lewes by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Croydontrain
- Take the train from East Croydon to Lewestrain
2h 45m£70–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025
6h 41m£27–42Drive 162.3 mi
- Drive from Leicester to Lewescar 162.3 mi
2h 49m£40–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
- Take the train from Luton to Haywards Heathtrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 24m£57–79
Leicester to Lewes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Lewes is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Lewes is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £65 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Royal Pavilion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Lewes via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Leicester and Lewes is 152 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Lewes without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Leicester to Lewes, including transfers.
Leicester to Lewes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Lewes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Lewes is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Lewes, England?
You can take a train from Leicester to Lewes via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Old Steine, and Royal Pavilion in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London St Pancras Intl to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Luton to Haywards Heath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–50
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from East Croydon to Lewes
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Southern
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Leicester to Lewes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Leicester to Lewes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Lewes is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Leicester to Lewes.
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