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Outbound fromSouth Croydon to Lewes by train
It takes an average of 1h 37m to travel from South Croydon to Lewes by train, over a distance of around 34 miles (55 km). There are normally 25 trains per day travelling from South Croydon to Lewes and tickets for this journey start from £22.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:44 | |
| Departure station | South Croydon | |
| Arrival station | Lewes | |
| Journey time | From 56m | |
| Distance | 34 miles (55 km) | |
| Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £22.10 | |
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How to travel from South Croydon to Lewes by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from South Croydon to Lewes? Look no further.
You'll usually find 25 trains per day running between South Croydon and Lewes, which usually take 1 hour 37 minutes to complete the 34 miles (55 km) journey. It can take as little as 56 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Lewes by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Both Thameslink and Southern trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from South Croydon to Lewes start from £22.10 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Lewes? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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