The cheapest and fastest trains from Eastbourne to London
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
66
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eastbourne to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eastbourne to London will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 66 trains that leave Eastbourne for London every day 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.
C8286214:331h33Eastbourne station (EBN)16:06London Victoria (VIC)£111One-way0 changes
C8287115:331h35Eastbourne station (EBN)17:08London Victoria (VIC)£111One-way0 changes
G2632615:051h33Eastbourne station (EBN)16:38London Victoria (VIC)£111One-way0 changes
G2632114:051h31Eastbourne station (EBN)15:36London Victoria (VIC)£141One-way0 changes
C8289117:331h33Eastbourne station (EBN)19:06London Victoria (VIC)£141One-way0 changes
G26292+
W453759:051h30Eastbourne station (EBN)10:35London Bridge (LBG)£491One-way1 change
G26298+
W4554810:051h30Eastbourne station (EBN)11:35London Bridge (LBG)£491One-way1 change
G26304+
W4556511:051h30Eastbourne station (EBN)12:35London Bridge (LBG)£331One-way1 change
G26321+
W3297814:051h30Eastbourne station (EBN)15:35London Bridge (LBG)£491One-way1 change
G26310+
W4537212:051h30Eastbourne station (EBN)13:35London Bridge (LBG)£331One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Eastbourne to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastbourne to London 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 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 87 km
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2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Eastbourne to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Eastbourne to London trains for today, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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X48449 | On time 21:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h33 | 22:38 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
X48244 | On time 21:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h35 | 23:08 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
X48244+ W45374 | On time 21:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h33 | 23:06 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
X48264 | On time 22:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h40 | 23:45 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
X48219+ X53080 | On time 22:30 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 2h12 | 0:42 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
C82783 | 6:28 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h38 | 8:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82783+ W45606 | 6:28 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h37 | 8:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G26282+ W45602 | 6:58 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h37 | 8:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G26282 | 6:58 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h38 | 8:36 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82792+ W45403 | 7:28 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h37 | 9:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
C82792 | 7:28 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h38 | 9:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26287 | 7:59 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h37 | 9:36 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26287+ W45413 | 7:59 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h36 | 9:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
C82802 | 8:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h33 | 10:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82802+ W45535 | 8:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h32 | 10:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G26292+ W45375 | 9:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h30 | 10:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G26292 | 9:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h36 | 10:41 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82812+ W45553 | 9:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h32 | 11:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
C82812 | 9:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h33 | 11:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26298 | 10:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h31 | 11:36 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26298+ W45548 | 10:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h30 | 11:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
C82822+ W45521 | 10:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h32 | 12:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
C82822 | 10:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h35 | 12:08 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26304 | 11:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h31 | 12:36 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26304+ W45565 | 11:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h30 | 12:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
C82832+ W45534 | 11:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h32 | 13:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
C82832 | 11:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h34 | 13:07 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26310 | 12:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h31 | 13:36 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26310+ W45372 | 12:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h30 | 13:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
C82843 | 12:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h33 | 14:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82843+ W45536 | 12:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h32 | 14:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G26315 | 13:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h31 | 14:36 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26315+ W45573 | 13:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h30 | 14:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
C82852 | 13:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h33 | 15:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82852+ W45549 | 13:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h32 | 15:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G26321 | 14:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h31 | 15:36 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26321+ W32978 | 14:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h30 | 15:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
C82862 | 14:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h33 | 16:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82862+ W45415 | 14:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h32 | 16:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G26326+ W45419 | 15:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h30 | 16:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G26326 | 15:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h33 | 16:38 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82871 | 15:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h35 | 17:08 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82871+ W45438 | 15:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h32 | 17:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G26332 | 16:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h31 | 17:36 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26332+ G28272 | 16:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h30 | 17:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
C82881+ W45417 | 16:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h32 | 18:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
C82881 | 16:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h33 | 18:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26338 | 17:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h31 | 18:36 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26338+ W45611 | 17:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h30 | 18:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
C82891 | 17:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h33 | 19:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82891+ W45526 | 17:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h32 | 19:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G26344+ W45599 | 18:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h30 | 19:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G26344 | 18:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h31 | 19:36 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26347 | 18:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h34 | 20:07 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26347+ W45552 | 18:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h32 | 20:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G26351+ W45572 | 19:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h30 | 20:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G26351 | 19:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h33 | 20:38 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82912 | 19:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h32 | 21:05 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26357 | 20:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h31 | 21:36 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26357+ W45531 | 20:05 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h30 | 21:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
C82922 | 20:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h33 | 22:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82922+ W45528 | 20:33 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h32 | 22:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Eastbourne to London
Trains from Eastbourne to London run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. 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 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Trains from Eastbourne to London
London is 75 miles from Eastbourne. There are three trains an hour for most of the day from Eastbourne to London. Direct trains take between 1 hour 22 minutes and 1 hour 42 minutes. Trains that are not direct involve one change in Brighton and take between 1 hour 51 minutes and 1 hour 53 minutes. Trains depart from Eastbourne station and arrive at London Victoria Station. Eastbourne Station is situated on Station Parade, a 14-minute walk from the Grand Pier. London Victoria is situated on Victoria Street and is a 20-minute walk from the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. All trains on this route are operated by Southern Railways.
FAQs: Eastbourne to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eastbourne to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Eastbourne and London
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 06:10 - 12:45 Sunday 06:50 - 14:25
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via level crossing (below 400m distance). Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1 near the ticket office.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- 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: No
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available in the Booking hall. There are unheated shelters on both platforms
- Storage location: Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
- Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 01:00 Saturday 04:45 - 01:00 Sunday 05:25 - 01:00 Ticket office is located on the lower level concourse.
- Type of shops available: Various shops, cafes and restaurants
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift
- Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets can be located on the lower concourse. A Changing Place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Bridge. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, shower facility, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The facility is located on the on the upper concourse and can be accessed from an accessible lift on the lower concourse, at street level or via a lift on the London Underground. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the Changing Place room, please speak to a member of staff, contact our control centre on 02072341108 or press one of our assistance help points throughout the station so we can help you gain access. Changing Places is a campaign on behalf of people who are unable to use standard accessible toilets and are usually more spacious, fitted with advanced equipment and provide the user with a private, comfortable and hygienic space.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in Station Approach.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: The Bus Station is located directly outside the main entrance at upper level. There are also bus stops outside on Tooley Street. For further information on buses, a bus information kiosk is also located outside the main doors of the station at upper level.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
- Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 07:15 - 21:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline. The National key toilets are located next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are on platforms 1, 9/10 and 13/14
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Brighton Yard side of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through services: Grant Road Bus Stop A All arrivals (except via Wandsworth Town): St Johns Hill Bus Stop C Arrivals via Wandsworth Town: Grant Road Bus Stop R
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