The cheapest and fastest trains from Eastbourne station (EBN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eastbourne station (EBN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 12 trains that leave Eastbourne station (EBN) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 53 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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Y28459
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Y28408Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Eastbourne station (EBN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastbourne station (EBN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 53 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Eastbourne station (EBN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y11201 · Y28864 | On time 05:20 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h07 | 06:27 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
Y28381_Y28865 | 05:51 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h10 | 07:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y28385 | On time 06:28 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h00 | 07:28 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y11170 | On time 06:58 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h00 | 07:58 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y11150 | On time 07:28 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h00 | 08:28 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Eastbourne station (EBN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 21:33 |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from Eastbourne station (EBN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between Eastbourne station (EBN) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £9. 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Eastbourne station (EBN) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
- 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.
