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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Lewes (LWS)

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40

train journeys
per day

80

miles (128 kms)

2hrs 52 mins

fastest journey

06:11 / 23:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Lewes (LWS)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Lewes , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 40 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Lewes is approximately 80 miles (128 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 35 mins.

Southern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Lewes.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Lewes. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 52 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Lewes Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:11
    3 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    09:26
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:43
    3 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    09:56
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:13
    3 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    10:26
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:33
    3 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    10:56
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:57
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    11:26
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:23
    3 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    11:56
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:00
    3 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    12:26
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:35
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:56
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:44
    3 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    12:56
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:00
    3 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    13:26
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:35
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:56
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:44
    3 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    13:56
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:00
    3 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    14:26
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:35
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:56
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:44
    3 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    14:56
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:00
    3 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    15:26
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:35
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    15:56
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:44
    3 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    15:56
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:00
    3 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    16:26
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:35
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    16:56
    Colchester Town
    Lewes
    Colchester Town to Lewes

About Colchester Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
Address Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Lewes Station

Station name Lewes (LWS)
Address Lewes station, Station Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2UP
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 20:45
Saturday 06:30 - 20:20
Sunday 07:30 - 19:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Lewes

The travel time between Colchester Town and Lewes by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 35 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 52 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Lewes vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:07.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester Town and Lewes can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester Town & Lewes. owever, there are 40 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Lewes.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester Town and Lewes, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.