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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Eastbourne station (EBN) to East Croydon (ECR)
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eastbourne station (EBN) to East Croydon (ECR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eastbourne station (EBN) to East Croydon (ECR) will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 6 trains that leave Eastbourne station (EBN) for East Croydon (ECR) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Eastbourne station (EBN) to East Croydon (ECR)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastbourne station (EBN) to East Croydon (ECR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £28.
Distance: 72 km
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Live departures
Eastbourne station (EBN) to East Croydon (ECR) train times
The table below shows live departures for Eastbourne station (EBN) to East Croydon (ECR) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h15 | 08:48 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:34 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h14 | 16:48 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h15 | 18:48 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h15 | 20:48 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| P41611_W60010 | 06:57 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h24 | 08:21 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G70720+X07784 | On time 07:08 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 2h04 | 09:12 East Croydon (ECR) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Eastbourne station (EBN) to East Croydon (ECR)
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Trains from Eastbourne station (EBN) to East Croydon (ECR) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 21:24. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 04:51 |
Last train 21:24 |
Train companies: Southern from Eastbourne station (EBN) to East Croydon (ECR) trainsSouthern trains will get you between Eastbourne station (EBN) and East Croydon (ECR) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Eastbourne station (EBN) to East Croydon (ECR) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eastbourne station (EBN) to East Croydon (ECR) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at East Croydon (ECR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Eastbourne station (EBN) and East Croydon (ECR)
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Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 21:15 Saturday 05:50 - 21:15 Sunday 06:40 - 21:15
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, barbers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on the concourse. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: 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 so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on the concourse and waiting areas on platform 1 and 2
- Storage location: Stands at the front of the station and sheltered stands near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up / drop off in the main car park until the end of 2021.
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Bike Rental
Car Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: 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 so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.
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