Trains from Handforth
to Lewes
From £53.50
Handforth to Lewesby train on average takes 4 hrs 4 mins
Handforth to Lewes one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £53.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 30 minutes
- First train leaves Handforth at 06:15
- Last train leaves Handforth at 20:00
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Handforth to Lewes train times
| Last updated: 12:57:41
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13:00 Handforth On Time | 17:56 Lewes On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 56m, 3 changes | ||
14:00 Handforth On Time | 18:56 Lewes On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 56m, 3 changes | ||
15:00 Handforth On Time | 19:56 Lewes On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 56m, 3 changes | ||
16:00 Handforth On Time | 20:56 Lewes On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 56m, 3 changes | ||
17:00 Handforth On Time | 21:56 Lewes On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 56m, 3 changes |
Handforth facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
shelters only
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Replacement transport towards Alderley Edge/Crewe will call at the stop on Wilmslow Road outside the Health Centre. Replacement transport for Manchester/Stockport will call at the stop on Wilmslow Road outside the library.
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDepartureScreens
- Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces8
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Next to ticket office
- Annotation
2 cycle lockers and 6 cycle stands
- TypeLockers
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 07:30 to 13:00
Sat 07:30 to 14:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category C Station
Access to both platforms via separate flight of stairs from forecourt on road overbridge
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
Lewes facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Southern website.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SN
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
There is an unheated waiting area on all platforms.
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toilets
Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.
- TelephonesYes
- Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Southern website.
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/6ZP92fjHQsa21pxN43XRnk/02deb40ae5118815da85eb65c4d8c111/2025-01_CI_SN_RRB_LWS_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Accessible toilets
Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
If you have lost something at a Southern station or onboard a Southern train, please visit the Southern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Southern trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- Contact Details
If you have lost something at one of our stations or onboard our trains, please visit our website and use the webform to register your lost item.
As some of our trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below), you should also consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.southernrailway.com/lostproperty - AvailableYes
- Operator NameSouthern
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/southern/01895 262122 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces293
- Number Accessible Spaces6
- Accessible Spaces Note
Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces236
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
A Cycle Hub is located in the main car park which customers can access via the Key.
- TypeStands
Racks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
For help with planning your journey, or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline on:
- Phone - 0800 138 1016
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.southernrailway.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station.
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toilets
Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
This is a Category B2 station: Steep ramp to platforms 2 and 3 (to London / some trains to Seaford / Eastbourne). The ramp is either over 400m long or above 1:10 gradient. Lifts to all other platforms.
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Located at the front of the station
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
