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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Eastbourne to Portslade
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£19
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 15 m
Trains on 17 Sept
3
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eastbourne to Portslade is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eastbourne to Portslade will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
To travel from Eastbourne to Portslade you need to make at least one change.
C09883 · G269775:351h00Eastbourne station (EBN)6:35Portslade station (PLD)£191One-way1 change- C82774 · W29167 · C099424:491h18Eastbourne station (EBN)6:07Portslade station (PLD)£191One-way2 changes
- G26278_C83035 · W29331 · G266575:501h26Eastbourne station (EBN)7:16Portslade station (PLD)£191One-way2 changes
- C09883 · G269775:351h00Eastbourne station (EBN)6:35Portslade station (PLD)£191One-way1 change
- C82774 · W29167 · C099424:491h18Eastbourne station (EBN)6:07Portslade station (PLD)£191One-way2 changes
- G26278_C83035 · W29331 · G266575:501h26Eastbourne station (EBN)7:16Portslade station (PLD)£191One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Eastbourne to Portslade
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastbourne to Portslade among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 36 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Eastbourne to Portslade:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eastbourne to Portslade costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Portslade take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 2m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-10.95. The journey takes 46m versus 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Eastbourne to Portslade train times
The table below shows live departures for Eastbourne to Portslade trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C82774 · W29167 · C09942 | 4:49 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h18 | 6:07 Portslade station (PLD) | 2 changes | |
| C09883 · G26977 | 5:35 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h00 | 6:35 Portslade station (PLD) | 1 change | |
| G26278_C83035 · W29331 · G26657 | 5:50 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h26 | 7:16 Portslade station (PLD) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Eastbourne to Portslade
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Trains from Eastbourne to Portslade run on average 4 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 36 km distance in 50m.
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 0:24 |
Last train 23:16 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Southern from Eastbourne to Portslade trainsSouthern trains will get you between Eastbourne and Portslade from £8. 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 to Portslade train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eastbourne to Portslade 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 Portslade, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Eastbourne and Portslade
Most Eastbourne to Portslade trains use the Eastbourne to Portslade station pair. Use this guide to compare Eastbourne and Portslade train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Eastbourne station do trains to Portslade leave from?
Getting to Eastbourne from Eastbourne city centre
Eastbourne train station facilities and services
Eastbourne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Eastbourne.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Eastbourne. ATMs are available at Eastbourne.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Eastbourne.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Eastbourne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Eastbourne: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Eastbourne: 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.
Which Portslade station do trains from Eastbourne arrive at?
Getting to Portslade from Portslade city centre
Portslade train station facilities and services
Portslade has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Station Cafe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Portslade.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portslade.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portslade: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Portslade: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portslade: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances and short steep ramps (above 1:10 gradient) Access between platforms via level crossing (over 400m). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, 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, 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: No.
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