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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ashford to Eastbourne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 59 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 21m by train vs 1h 29m by car). Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Eastbourne from Ashford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ashford to Eastbourne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Eastbourne are Brighton, Lewes, Hastings, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Bexhill. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Eastbourne on Omio.
Brighton is a lively seaside city known for its pebble beach, Victorian pier and the Royal Pavilion. Its bohemian lanes, independent shops and strong arts scene give it a relaxed but energetic character.
Lewes is a historic East Sussex town known for its castle, independent shops and famous Bonfire Night celebrations. On the edge of the South Downs, it mixes medieval streets, old pubs and literary and political history.
Hastings is a historic seaside town known for the 1066 battle nearby, its fishing fleet and its compact Old Town. It combines shingle beaches and cliff views with a creative, slightly rough-edged coastal character.
Royal Tunbridge Wells is a Kent spa town known for the Pantiles, Georgian architecture and historic chalybeate spring. It mixes genteel streets and green spaces with independent shops and cafés, giving it a calm but polished feel.
Bexhill is a seaside town in East Sussex known for its broad promenade and the De La Warr Pavilion. It has a calmer, traditional resort character with an easy-going arts scene and a long shingle beach.
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