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A mini guide to
Lewes and the Seven Sisters: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Lewes and the Seven Sisters
Stops and stations
Getting to Lewes and the Seven Sisters
Choose the stop closest to where you are going.
| Stop or station | Services | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Lewes | Southern trains | Lines to London Victoria, Brighton and Eastbourne |
| Southease | Southern trains | A walk of about 1.5 miles along the river to Monk's House (National Trust) |
| Coaster 12, 12X and 13X | Brighton & Hove buses | Brighton to Eastbourne; the National Trust says buses call at East Dean for Birling Gap |
Walking from nearby areas
- Midhurst and Petworth: 61.2 km from Lewes and the Seven Sisters, better by public transport
Reaching The South Downs
Official travel information
The National Park Authority recommends public transport: trains from London reach the park in 60 to 90 minutes, and buses link stations, villages and attractions. Check the operators for times and fares.
- South Downs National Park Authority → — Park information, walks and the Discovery ticket
- Traveline → — Bus and train journey planner, as recommended by the park
- National Rail Enquiries → — Train times and fares
- Brighton & Hove Buses → — Breeze and Coaster buses to the eastern Downs
- Visit Lewes → — Visitor guide to Lewes
Times, fares and disruption change: use the operator pages above for live information.
Plan your journey here
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Lewes and the Seven Sisters. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.
While you are here
Things to see in Lewes and the Seven Sisters
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Belle Tout Lighthouse
Decommissioned clifftop lighthouse near Beachy Head, moved back from the eroding edge in one piece in 1999.
Beachy Head
Britain's highest chalk sea cliff, 162 metres above the sea, with views along the coast towards the Isle of Wight.
Lewes Castle
Norman castle built after the Battle of Hastings; climb the keep for views, then visit the Museum of Sussex Archaeology next door.
Photo credits
- Birling Gap: Peter Barr, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Lewes and the Seven Sisters (area photo): Colin Park, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Belle Tout Lighthouse: Tom Rayner, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Beachy Head: Ian Stannard from Southsea, England, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Lewes Castle: Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Midhurst and Petworth: Martyn Pattison, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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