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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Lewes is to bus and train which costs £45 - £75 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Lewes is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Lewes?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Lewes via Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Chester to Lewes?

The distance between Chester and Lewes is 232 miles. The road distance is 242 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Lewes without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Chester to Lewes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Lewes train from?

Chester to Lewes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or fly from Chester to Lewes?

The best way to get from Chester to Lewes is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £80 - £230 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Chester to Lewes train arrive?

Chester to Lewes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Lewes?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Lewes is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Chester to Lewes.

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

Book your Chester to Lewes train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lewes?

There are 2005+ hotels available in Lewes.

Chester to Lewes - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Lewes by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
3h 39m
£84–136
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
6h 42m
£45–74
Drive 240.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Lewescar 240.6 mi
4h 27m
£60–86
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
5h 50m
£83–222
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain
5h 30m
£108–355
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
6h 27m
£87–245
Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain
7h 3m
£174–542
Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain
7h 10m
£304–660

Chester to Lewes by train and subway

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 230.4 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Lewes via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 4 times a day.

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