Driving directions from London:
Take the M23 south and continue onto the A23 until you reach Brighton. Join the A27 towards Lewes and continue for about 6 miles. The journey takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes depending on traffic.
Driving directions from Brighton:
Take the A27 towards Lewes and continue for about 6 miles. The journey takes about 20 minutes depending on traffic.
Rail directions
Direct trains run from London Victoria to Lewes. The journey takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Trains also run from Brighton to Lewes, which takes about 15 minutes.
If you are coming from other towns or cities around East Sussex, driving or taking a connecting train to either Brighton or London Victoria might be your best option.
The closest airport to Lewes is Gatwick Airport, which is approximately 24 miles away. The best route to get from Gatwick to Lewes is to take the A23 south until you reach the A27, then head eastbound on the A27 until you reach Lewes.