Birmingham to Lewes by train

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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Lewes

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham to Lewes, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:22 View journey
Last train 23:11 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 9m View journey
Distance (km) 222
Trains / day 37 View all
Cheapest journey US$96.00 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 12m
Train operators 6

Taking the train from Birmingham to Lewes

Ready to book a trip from Birmingham to Lewes by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Birmingham and Lewes

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically US$96.00, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Birmingham to Lewes daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Lewes on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 37 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:10: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:11: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:22: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:56: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 22 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time from Birmingham to Lewes

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 9 minutes, travelling a total distance of 222 kilometres.

Booking Birmingham to Lewes trains in advance

Booking your Birmingham to Lewes tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 2 and a half months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Birmingham and Lewes by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Additional information on train travel from Birmingham to Lewes

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Lewes city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham to Lewes

Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham to Lewes? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Birmingham and Lewes spans 222 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.