Lewes live departures
Next trains leaving Lewes (LWS), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Lewes live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeLWS
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates50.8703, 0.0125
- Nearest stationCooksbridge (4.1 km)
- Passengers 2024-252,626,246
- GB rank212th busiest
- Managed byGovia Thameslink Railway (Southern)
About this board
Lewes is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code LWS. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Lewes handled 2,626,246 passenger entries and exits, ranking 212th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Brighton (516,394 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Lewes usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Lewes
Lewes station FAQs
What is the station code for Lewes?
The three-letter CRS code for Lewes is LWS. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Lewes departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Lewes itself.
How busy is Lewes station?
Lewes recorded 2,626,246 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 212th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Brighton.
Which stations are closest to Lewes?
The nearest station is Cooksbridge, about 4.1 km away in a straight line. Glynde (4.1 km) and Southease (4.5 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.