The cheapest and fastest trains from South Croydon to Eastbourne
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from South Croydon to Eastbourne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from South Croydon to Eastbourne will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 4 trains that leave South Croydon for Eastbourne every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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.








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Compare train and coach for South Croydon to Eastbourne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from South Croydon to Eastbourne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 71 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£34 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
South Croydon to Eastbourne train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:17 South Croydon | 1h34 | 07:51 Eastbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:39 South Croydon | 1h38 | 09:17 Eastbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:05 South Croydon | 1h46 | 11:51 Eastbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from South Croydon to Eastbourne
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 22:24 |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from South Croydon to Eastbourne trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between South Croydon and Eastbourne from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: South Croydon to Eastbourne train

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Important Stations and Airports in South Croydon and Eastbourne
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 00:10 Saturday 05:50 - 23:35 Sunday 07:40 - 23:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Long access route between platforms via street, steep in places (over 400m and gradient above 1:10). Assistance Meeting Point is between the toilets on platform 1.
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platform 1, Left of the Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting area is available on the concourse and shelters on both platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: To right of station building
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 21:15 Saturday 05:50 - 21:15 Sunday 06:40 - 21:15
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, barbers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on the concourse and waiting areas on platform 1 and 2
- Storage location: Stands at the front of the station and sheltered stands near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up / drop off in the main car park until the end of 2021.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 06:10 - 12:45 Sunday 06:50 - 14:25
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available in the Booking hall. There are unheated shelters on both platforms
- Storage location: Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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