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Trains from London to Eastbourne

Trains from London to Eastbourne depart daily with a frequent service of around 37 to 44 journeys a day during the week, around 39 journeys on Saturdays, and approximately 33 trains on Sundays. Journeys with this service depart with an average of one to three journeys per hour. The average duration for weekday trains takes around 1h 23min to 4h 31min. The average duration for weekend trains takes around 1h 23min to 4h 43min. The journey time depends on the departure station, changes in the service, and time spent during the changeover.

The majority of journeys from London to Eastbourne depart from London Victoria Station, while other depart from either London Bridge Station or London Blackfriars Station. Trains to Eastbourne from London are either direct or require one change. Changeover stations include Brighton Railway Station, Gatwick Airport, and East Croydon Station. All trains to Eastbourne from London arrive at Eastbourne Station. For more travel information to Eastbourne from London visit this page.

London to Eastbourne Train Time: Daily Departures

Trains from London to Eastbourne depart frequently with regularly scheduled trains planned throughout the day. During the week, there’s an average of 37 to 44 journeys a day, with one to three journeys available per hour. The first train departs as early as 1:02 a.m. and the last at around 10:45 p.m. These journeys have an average duration of 1h 23min to 4h 31min, depending on the number of changes, and the time spent during the change.

Saturdays journeys have an average of up to 39 trains, with the first train departing at around 12:02 a.m. and the last at around 11:15 p.m. On Sundays, there’s an average of around 33 journeys a day, with the same first train as Saturdays, however, the last train departs at an earlier time, around 10:46 p.m. During the weekend, trains depart with an average duration of around 1h 23min to 4h 43min.

How long is the journey by train from London to Eastbourne?

Trains to Eastbourne from London generally take an average duration of 1h 23min to 4h 31min on weekdays, and up to 4h 43min on weekends. The route from London to Eastbourne is a high-speed service, providing both direct trains and journeys with a single change. Changes mostly occur in Brighton Railway Station, however, they can also occur in Gatwick Airport and East Croydon Station. Your journey time depends on the departure station, the number of changes in your journey, and the length of time spent during your change.

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What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Eastbourne?

Departure train station: London Victoria Station is centrally located, 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from Central London, and is easily accessible by the London Underground inside the station, with lines Circle, District, and Victoria. The station is the second busiest train terminus in London and provides facilities such as a ticket office, ticket machines, toilets, baby changing facilities, cash points, car hire desks, lost property, photo booths, food and retail shops, and Wi-Fi. There’s long and stay parking, accessible parking, bicycle storage, and electric vehicle charging points. It has step-free access, wheelchairs, SignLive service, RoomMate (an electronic wall mounted amenity to guide the blind and visually impaired), and accessible restrooms.

London Bridge Station is centrally located, 2 miles (3.2 km) from Central London, and is easily accessible by the London Underground inside the station, with lines Nothern, and Jubilee. The station provides facilities such as a ticket office, ticket machines, toilets, baby changing facilities, cash points, trolleys, lost property, photo booths, payphones, bicycle storage, a water fountain, food and retail shops, and Wi-Fi. It has step-free access, induction loops, an accessibility assistance point, wheelchairs, SignLive service, RoomMate (an electronic wall mounted amenity to guide the blind and visually impaired), and accessible restrooms.

London Blackfriars Station is centrally located, 1.2 miles (2 km) from Central London, and is easily accessible by the London Underground inside the station, serving the Circle and District lines. The station provides facilities such as a ticket office, ticket machines, toilets, baby changing facilities, cash points, bicycle storage, retail shops, and Wi-Fi. It has step-free access, help points, lifts and escalators, and accessible restrooms.

Arrival train station: Eastbourne Station is centrally located 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from the Eastbourne city centre, and is accessible by local bus services with bus lines LOOP, 1, 1A, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 12A, 12X, 51, 51X, and 99. It provides facilities such as a ticket office, ticket machines, toilets, baby changing facilities, retail shops, and Wi-Fi. It has step-free access, help points, lifts and escalators, and accessible restrooms. There’s a station car park, a taxi rank, accessible parking, and bicycle storage. It has step-free access, accessible ticket machines and counters, a ramp for train access, and accessible restrooms.

Which train companies travel from London to Eastbourne?

Train routes from London to Eastbourne are offered by three companies, Southern Railway, Thameslink Railway, and Gatwick Express. Southern Railway offers the most frequent passage, with one to three journeys per hour, every day of the week, with an average journey time of 1h 23min to 1h 44min. Thameslink Railway provides three to 13 journeys a day, depending on the day of the week, with an average journey time of 1h 55min to 2h 7min. Gatwick Express provides a single morning journey on weekdays, with an average journey time of 1h 55min.

Thameslink Railway provides a slightly longer service as it’s the only company to travel from London Blackfriars Station. The others provide a similar journey time as they depart from the same stations, either London Victoria Station or London Bridge Station. Southern Railway is the only company to provide a direct service, as well as a service with one change. Both other companies only provide a service with a change in Brighton Railway Station. All companies arrive in Eastbourne Station.

Southern Railway trains from London to Eastbourne

Southern Railway provides a frequent service with one to three trains departing every day of the week. Weekday trains have an average of 30 trains departing per day, with an average duration of 1h 23min to 1h 44min. Saturday trains have around 39 trains a day, and Sunday trains provide around 33 trains a day, both with an average duration of around 1h 23min to 1h 44min. Trains with this company offer both direct services and trains with a single change. The trains depart from either London Victoria Station or London Bridge Station to Eastbourne Station. The changeover stations include Brighton Railway Station, Gatwick Airport, and East Croydon Station.

Thameslink Railway trains from London to Eastbourne

Thameslink Railway provides a frequent service with three to 13 trains departing every day of the week. Weekday trains have an average of six trains departing per day, with an average duration of 2h 25min to 4h 31min. Saturday trains have around three morning journeys, with an average duration of 1h 58min to 4h 43min. On Sundays, around 13 trains are departing, five in the morning, six in the afternoon, and two in the evening, with an average duration of 1h 55min to 2h 7min. All trains with Thameslink Railway have a single change in the journey in Brighton Railway Station. Trains along this service depart from either London Blackfriars Station or London Bridge and arrive in Eastbourne Station.

Gatwick Express trains from London to Eastbourne

Gatwick Express provides a single service every day during the week. The train departs in the morning and has an average journey duration of around 1h 55min. Services with Gatwick Express along this route offer a train from London Victoria Station to Eastbourne Station, with a single change in Brighton Railway Station.

Train London to Eastbourne: Services on Board

All train companies with journeys from London to Eastbourne provide Standard and 1st Class tickets, with a standard fare of Anytime Day Single. This fare is fully flexible and means you can use your ticket at any time of the selected date, or up to 4:29 a.m. on the following day. Trains with all three companies allow luggage without restrictions, and you may bring both folding and non-folding bikes on the train, and up to two domestic pets on a lead or in an enclosed basket of 85 x 60 x 60cm maximum. Non-folding bikes are allowed outside of peak hours, between 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Accessibility services are available with all companies.

How to find cheap train tickets from London to Eastbourne?

When looking for affordable tickets from London to Eastbourne, there are a few different options. It's a good idea to plan and schedule your trip ahead of time to save money on big-ticket products. If you look ahead of time, you can usually find tickets for a lower price than if you wait until the last minute. Another way to save money on your trip is to have a flexible schedule. This means looking for less expensive dates and times, such as weekdays, early mornings, or late at night.

Additionally, saving money by taking a train with connections or a slow train is an option. Taking a slower train or one with several connections is another cost-effective option. All of these are effective solutions for cheaper train tickets. For more travel tips with Omio, please visit the online Omio magazine Window Seat.

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To Eastbourne by train—travel tips

Eastbourne is a port city located on England’s southeastern coast. The beach town is well known for its seafront Victorian hotels, Eastbourne beach, and the 19th century Eastbourne pier. In the city, you can visit the charming town, enjoy the free contemporary art museum Towner Eastbourne, and discover the 200-year-old round-shaped fortress at Eastbourne Redoubt.

Surrounding the city is the national park, South Downs, where you can visit Beachy Head cliff, the Seven Sisters Country Park, Belle Tout lighthouse, and enjoy boat trips from Sovereign Harbour. For more travel information to Eastbourne visit this page.