Manchester to Lewes by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester to Lewes

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester 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 05:05 View journey
Last train 22:07 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 51m View journey
Distance (km) 328
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey US$144.27 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 4m
Train operators 5

Going from Manchester to Lewes by train

About to set off from Manchester to Lewes by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train travel from Manchester to Lewes

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Manchester to Lewes:

  • Cheapest ticket: US$144.27

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Train timetable for travel between Manchester and Lewes

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Manchester to Lewes by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:05

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 22:07

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:55

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 20:55

  • Average number of daily trains: 31 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 25 minutes

Manchester to Lewes train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 328 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 51 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Manchester and Lewes?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn even more about travelling from Manchester to Lewes by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Lewes.

FAQs about the train journey from Manchester to Lewes

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

The distance between Manchester and Lewes is 328 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.