The cheapest and fastest trains from Tonbridge to Eastbourne
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tonbridge to Eastbourne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tonbridge to Eastbourne will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 1 trains that leave Tonbridge 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 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.


Live departures
Tonbridge to Eastbourne train times
The table below shows live departures for Tonbridge to Eastbourne trains for tomorrow, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:24 Tonbridge | 1h56 | 06:20 Eastbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tonbridge to Eastbourne
Trains from Tonbridge to Eastbourne run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:06, the last at 16:59. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 01:06 |
Last train 16:59 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Tonbridge to Eastbourne trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Tonbridge and Eastbourne from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Tonbridge to Eastbourne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tonbridge 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Tonbridge and Eastbourne
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:10 Sunday 06:30 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to the booking hall from Railway Approach Road. Steps and step free access via lifts down to all platforms from the booking hall. Step free access from the blue badge parking in Barden Road direct to platform 3 and 4 for services away from London. Step free access via the station overbridge and lifts to platforms 1 and 2 for services towards London, Redhill ( for Gatwick) and Tunbridge Wells.
- 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 - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance is available from this station from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: On Platforms 1 and 2 and also platform 3.- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1/ 2 and also platform 3- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 3- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platform 3 and 1/2 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3/4, 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- 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.
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