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Seaford Museum
Local museum covering Seaford's maritime, domestic and wartime history, with displays on the town's past and community life.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£12
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
46 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
46 m
Trains on 17 Sept
1
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eastbourne to Seaford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eastbourne to Seaford will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 1 trains from Eastbourne to Seaford, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 46 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastbourne to Seaford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 13 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Eastbourne to Seaford:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eastbourne to Seaford costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Seaford take longer:
Train takes on average 39m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-9.28. The journey takes 39m versus 23m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Eastbourne to Seaford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:33 Eastbourne | 0h46 | 10:19 Seaford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Eastbourne to Seaford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 43m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Local museum covering Seaford's maritime, domestic and wartime history, with displays on the town's past and community life.
Museum inside a Napoleonic fort with military exhibits, tunnels and ramparts explaining coastal defence across the centuries.
Museum and art gallery in nearby Towner Eastbourne, showing modern and contemporary art in a major regional cultural venue.
Iconic chalk cliffs and coast path west of Eastbourne, offering some of the best walks and views within easy reach of Seaford.
Coastal reserve with cliff-top paths, open downland and excellent viewpoints over the sea, river meanders and nearby castle ruins.
River estuary and valley landscape popular for walks, photography and classic views towards the cliffs and coastguard cottages.
Sussex pond pudding is a rich suet pastry steamed with butter and a whole lemon, long linked with Sussex home cooking.
Smoked Sussex mackerel reflects the town’s seaside setting and nearby fishing tradition, prized for its fresh, salty flavour.
Sussex blue cheese is a local cow’s milk cheese with a creamy texture and gentle blue tang, made in the county.
Long-established Italian restaurant with pasta, pizza and seafood, popular for friendly service and a lively town-centre atmosphere.
Traditional pub near the seafront serving British favourites, local ales and seafood in a relaxed historic setting.
Casual seafront spot known for fish and chips, fresh seafood and harbour views, ideal for an easy coastal meal.
Moderate for southern England. Dining and lodging cost more than many UK towns, but local buses and casual meals remain manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eastbourne to Seaford 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 Seaford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Eastbourne to Seaford trains use the Eastbourne to Seaford station pair. Use this guide to compare Eastbourne and Seaford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Eastbourne.
Wi-Fi is available at Eastbourne. ATMs are available at Eastbourne.
Ticket office support is available at Eastbourne.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Eastbourne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eastbourne: Bike Parking.
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.
Seaford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Seaford.
Ticket office support is available at Seaford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Seaford: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Seaford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Seaford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 2 adjacent to the toilet, 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.
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