How to get from London to Eastbourne
- 89 km as the crow flies
- 33 train departures a day with Southeastern
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At a glance
Fastest
1h 27m
direct
Train
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 30 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Eastbourne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 27m 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.
89 km
London to Eastbourne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → EastbournetrainSoutheastern·1h 27m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Departures from London to Eastbourne
Southeastern runs 33 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:57 and the last at 22:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeasterntrain | 33 | 05:57 | 22:45 |
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
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
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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 London to Eastbourne works
Start with a Southeastern train from London to Eastbourne, about 1h 27m. In total it's roughly €16 over 1h 27m, direct, no transfers.
London to Eastbourne: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Eastbourne?
The most useful route takes about 1h 27m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from London to Eastbourne?
The first train with Southeastern leaves at 05:57 and the last at 22:45, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Eastbourne?
33 a day with Southeastern, between 05:57 and 22:45.
How far is Eastbourne from London?
About 89 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Eastbourne 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 London to Eastbourne?
On this route you travel with Southeastern.
Can you get from London to Eastbourne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 23m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Eastbourne?
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: 30 Sep 2026