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The cheapest and fastest trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne
Showing times and prices for 06 Dec
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
40 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 40 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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.
06:111h34
Royal Tunbridge Wells07:45Eastbourne
£241One-way
0 changes
10:101h14
Royal Tunbridge Wells11:24Eastbourne
£241One-way
0 changes
10:101h14
Royal Tunbridge Wells11:24Eastbourne
£241One-way
0 changes
06:111h34
Royal Tunbridge Wells07:45Eastbourne
£241One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 40 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne train times
The table below shows live departures for Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 06:12
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:18 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h27 | 09:45 Eastbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
| 06:11 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h34 | 07:45 Eastbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:44, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 1h 13m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 01:44 |
Last train 22:41 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Train companies: Southeastern from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest Price
£24
Southeastern frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Royal Tunbridge Wells 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.
In Eastbourne, you can enjoy a ride on the Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway, explore hiking trails and breathtaking landscapes in the South Downs National Park, and attend live music performances at the Eastbourne Bandstand. Take a leisurely stroll along the Eastbourne Seafront Promenade and delve into local history at the Eastbourne Heritage Centre. For stunning coastal views, visit Beachy Head and its historic lighthouse. Experience Victorian charm at Eastbourne Pier, or wander around Sovereign Harbour Marina with its shops and restaurants. Art enthusiasts can visit the Towner Art Gallery, while history buffs should not miss the Eastbourne Redoubt for military exhibits.
Booking trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To fully experience Eastbourne, including its beaches, South Downs National Park, and local attractions like the Eastbourne Pier and Towner Art Gallery, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.
The cheapest way to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne is by coach, costing approximately £11.
Yes, a day trip from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne is feasible as the journey takes 1h 13m and trains run 8 times per day, covering a distance of 40 km.
The train journey from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne covers a distance of 40 km and takes approximately 1h 13m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne is 40 km.
The train journey from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne offers scenic views, passing through the picturesque landscapes of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with charming villages and rolling countryside.
The train station in Royal Tunbridge Wells that goes to Eastbourne is Tunbridge Wells (TBW), and it arrives at Eastbourne station (EBN).
The last train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne departs at 22:41.
The cost of a train ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £24.
There is no night train service from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne.
The first train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne leaves at 1:44.
Trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne.
Yes, you can take the train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne.
To get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Royal Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Eastbourne
The major train station for departures in Royal Tunbridge Wells is High Brooms. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at High Brooms for your trip from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:00 Saturday 07:10 - 13:50 Sunday Closed This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via the side entrance.There is no step free access to Platform 2. Step only access to platform 2 for services away from London. No step free interchange between platforms.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: outside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for High Brooms
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Tonbridge - End of Approach Road Towards Tunbridge Wells - Opposite the Approach Road.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 21:40 Saturday 06:30 - 20:40 Sunday 07:45 - 21:55 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via the main entrance. Step free access to platform 2 via the lift from Mount Pleasant Road entrance for services towards Hastings. Step free interchange between platforms via steep path approximately 200 metres. Step access between platforms via the station footbridge.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 01:45 Saturday - Sunday 05:00 - 02:15 Saturday - Sunday 06:30 - 00:30 Assistance is available from this station from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: There are toilets on Platform 1 and platform 2.- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: On Platform 1 and Platform 2.- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: car park, Platform 1& outside station
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Tunbridge Wells
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside of platform 1
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 Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost 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.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 06:10 - 12:45 Sunday 06:50 - 14:25
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
- Accessible taxis: Yes
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available in the Booking hall. There are unheated shelters on both platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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