How to get from Eastbourne to London
- 89 km as the crow flies
- 31 train departures a day with Southeastern
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We compared the ways to travel from Eastbourne to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 39m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 89 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
89 km
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Search my dateDepartures from Eastbourne to London
Southeastern runs 31 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:12 and the last at 20:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeasterntrain | 31 | 05:12 | 20:50 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Southeastern; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Eastbourne to London works
Start with a Southeastern train from Eastbourne to London, about 1h 39m. In total it's roughly €16 over 1h 39m, direct, no transfers.
Eastbourne to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Eastbourne to London?
The most useful route takes about 1h 39m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Eastbourne to London?
The first train with Southeastern leaves at 05:12 and the last at 20:50, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Eastbourne to London?
31 a day with Southeastern, between 05:12 and 20:50.
How far is London from Eastbourne?
About 89 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Eastbourne to London cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €16. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Eastbourne to London?
On this route you travel with Southeastern.
What is the cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Southeastern
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026