The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Eastbourne
Cheapest price
£146
Average price
£169
Fastest journey
4 h 3 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Eastbourne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Eastbourne will cost around £169 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £146.
Of the 2 trains that leave Nottingham for Eastbourne every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 262 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 5 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.
9:504h03Nottingham13:53Eastbourne£1461One-way0 changes
6:464h05Nottingham10:51Eastbourne£1911One-way0 changes
9:504h03Nottingham13:53Eastbourne£1461One-way0 changes
6:464h05Nottingham10:51Eastbourne£1911One-way0 changes
Live departures
Nottingham to Eastbourne train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Eastbourne trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W70685+ G26301+ W32885 | On time 9:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h05 | 13:17 Eastbourne station (EBN) | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 16 July | |||||
![]() | 6:46 Nottingham | 4h05 | 10:51 Eastbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Nottingham to Eastbourne by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Eastbourne
Trains from Nottingham to Eastbourne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:38, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 262 km distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 1m |
First train 4:38 |
Last train 21:25 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Southern, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Eastbourne trainsEast Midlands Railway, Southern, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Eastbourne from £62. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nottingham to Eastbourne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Eastbourne
Most Nottingham to Eastbourne trains use the Nottingham to Eastbourne station pair, with some services arriving at Hampden Park. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Eastbourne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to Eastbourne leave from?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Eastbourne station do trains from Nottingham arrive at?
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.
Getting to Hampden Park from Eastbourne city centre
Hampden Park is 3 km from Eastbourne city centre. Public transport options include:
Hampden Park train station facilities and services
Hampden Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hampden Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Hampden Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hampden Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hampden Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hampden Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hampden Park: 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.
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