1,000+ travel companies
1,000+ travel companies
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
4.942K ratings
Google Play
4.6136K reviews
The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Eastbourne
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
116 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Eastbourne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Eastbourne will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Reading for Eastbourne every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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.
04:563h23
Reading08:19Eastbourne
£641One-way
0 changes
04:563h23
Reading08:19Eastbourne
£641One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Reading to Eastbourne train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 05:00
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 05:39 Reading | 3h14 | 08:53 Eastbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:54 Reading | 2h59 | 12:53 Eastbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
| 04:56 Reading | 3h23 | 08:19 Eastbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Reading to Eastbourne by train
Thu
06 Nov
06 Nov
Fri
07 Nov
07 Nov
Sat
08 Nov
08 Nov
Sun
09 Nov
09 Nov
Mon
10 Nov
10 Nov
Tue
11 Nov
11 Nov
Wed
12 Nov
12 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Eastbourne
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Eastbourne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 116 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 21:00 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Reading to Eastbourne trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading and Eastbourne from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 46m
Cheapest Price
£41
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
South Western Railway
About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 44m
Cheapest Price
£62
South Western Railway frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest Price
£65
first_great_western frequency
48 a day
FAQs: Reading to Eastbourne train
FAQs: Travel by train from Reading to Eastbourne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Eastbourne.
The train distance from Reading to Eastbourne is 116 km.
Booking trains from Reading to Eastbourne in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Reading to Eastbourne covers a distance of 116 km and takes approximately 2h 58m. Trains run 7 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Reading to Eastbourne can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £41, while the average price tends to be around £57.
The first train from Reading to Eastbourne leaves at 0:10.
The last train from Reading to Eastbourne departs at 21:00.
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Eastbourne is by train, costing approximately £41.
Trains from Reading to Eastbourne run approximately 7 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Reading to Eastbourne.
The train station in Reading that goes to Eastbourne is Reading station (RDG), and it arrives at Eastbourne station (EBN).
There is no night train service from Reading to Eastbourne.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Reading to Eastbourne.
Yes, you can take the train from Reading to Eastbourne.
To travel from Reading to Eastbourne, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Eastbourne
Reading
Eastbourne
The major train station for departures in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your trip from Reading to Eastbourne.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Eastbourne is Eastbourne. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Eastbourne for your journey to Eastbourne from Reading.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 21:15 Saturday 05:50 - 21:15 Sunday 06:40 - 21:15
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, barbers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on the concourse and waiting areas on platform 1 and 2
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Stands at the front of the station and sheltered stands near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Eastbourne
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up / drop off in the main car park until the end of 2021.
More options for your journey from Reading to Eastbourne
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Eastbourne and Reading
Most popular train connections to Eastbourne
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
