What is the best way to travel from London to Eastbourne?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains for the journey to Eastbourne from London. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 10 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Eastbourne from London?
You can get to Eastbourne with just $49 by taking a Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway), but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)5h 33m012:01 AMLondonMill Hill Broadway Station5:34 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Mill Hill Broadway Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 12:01:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 33m
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)2h 52m04:09 AMLondonMill Hill Broadway Station7:01 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Mill Hill Broadway Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 4:09:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 7:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 52m
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London Overground2h 5m06:46 AMLondonBrondesbury Station8:51 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London Overground goes from Brondesbury Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 6:46:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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London Overground1h 59m07:21 AMLondonBrondesbury Station9:20 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London Overground goes from Brondesbury Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 7:21:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 59m
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Southeastern2h 30m05:36 AMLondonDeptford Station8:06 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Deptford Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 5:36:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)2h 52m04:09 AMLondonMill Hill Broadway Station7:01 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Mill Hill Broadway Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 4:09:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 52m
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London Overground2h 5m06:46 AMLondonBrondesbury Station8:51 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London Overground goes from Brondesbury Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 6:46:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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Southeastern2h 30m05:36 AMLondonDeptford Station8:06 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Deptford Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 5:36:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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Southern5h 13m012:21 AMLondonTulse Hill Station5:34 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Southern goes from Tulse Hill Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 12:21:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 13m
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Transport For London5h 23m012:11 AMLondonForest Gate Train Station5:34 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport For London goes from Forest Gate Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 12:11:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 23m
Cheapest Trains Thursday
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)2h 52m04:09 AMLondonMill Hill Broadway Station7:01 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Mill Hill Broadway Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 4:09:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 52m
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London Overground1h 54m06:23 AMLondonClapham High Street Station8:17 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London Overground goes from Clapham High Street Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 6:23:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:17:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
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Southeastern2h 30m05:36 AMLondonDeptford Station8:06 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Deptford Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 5:36:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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Southern5h 13m012:21 AMLondonTulse Hill Station5:34 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Southern goes from Tulse Hill Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 12:21:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 13m
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South Western Railway2h 18m05:59 AMLondonQueenstown Road Station8:17 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Queenstown Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 5:59:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:17:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 18m
Cheapest Trains Friday
What are the fastest trips from London to Eastbourne?
You can get to Eastbourne from London in just 1h 54m with a Train from London Overground. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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London Overground1h 59m07:21 AMLondonBrondesbury Station9:20 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London Overground goes from Brondesbury Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 7:21:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 59m
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London Overground2h 5m06:46 AMLondonBrondesbury Station8:51 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London Overground goes from Brondesbury Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 6:46:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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Southeastern2h 30m05:36 AMLondonDeptford Station8:06 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Deptford Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 5:36:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)2h 52m04:09 AMLondonMill Hill Broadway Station7:01 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Mill Hill Broadway Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 4:09:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 7:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 52m
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)5h 33m012:01 AMLondonMill Hill Broadway Station5:34 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Mill Hill Broadway Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 12:01:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 33m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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London Overground2h 5m06:46 AMLondonBrondesbury Station8:51 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London Overground goes from Brondesbury Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 6:46:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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Southeastern2h 30m05:36 AMLondonDeptford Station8:06 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Deptford Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 5:36:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)2h 52m04:09 AMLondonMill Hill Broadway Station7:01 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Mill Hill Broadway Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 4:09:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 52m
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Southern5h 13m012:21 AMLondonTulse Hill Station5:34 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Southern goes from Tulse Hill Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 12:21:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 13m
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Transport For London5h 23m012:11 AMLondonForest Gate Train Station5:34 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport For London goes from Forest Gate Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 12:11:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 23m
Fastest Trains Thursday
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London Overground1h 54m06:23 AMLondonClapham High Street Station8:17 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London Overground goes from Clapham High Street Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 6:23:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:17:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
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South Western Railway2h 18m05:59 AMLondonQueenstown Road Station8:17 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Queenstown Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 5:59:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:17:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 18m
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Southeastern2h 30m05:36 AMLondonDeptford Station8:06 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Deptford Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 5:36:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)2h 52m04:09 AMLondonMill Hill Broadway Station7:01 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Mill Hill Broadway Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 4:09:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 52m
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Southern5h 13m012:21 AMLondonTulse Hill Station5:34 AMEastbourneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Southern goes from Tulse Hill Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 12:21:00 AM to Central Station, Eastbourne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 13m
Fastest Trains Friday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from London to Eastbourne
What are the most popular stations in London and Eastbourne?
In London, you will usually depart from Southwark Bridge Road Bus Stop, Victoria Coach Station or St Pancras Train Station, while in Eastbourne you will be arriving at Hampden Park Station, Church Street, Willingdon or The Avenue, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Eastbourne from London? With 5 connections between 10 Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between London and Eastbourne, you can pay as low as $49 with a Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway).Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from London Overground: you will get to Eastbourne in just 1h 54m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting London and Eastbourne are GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway), London Overground and Southeastern, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in London and Eastbourne is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Belsize Park or to Pevensey, and look at flights from Rochester Airport, and landing at Brighton City Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from London to Eastbourne?
The most popular companies between London and Eastbourne, are GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway), London Overground and Southeastern. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway), London Overground, Southeastern and 3 more.
All you need to know when you travel from London to Eastbourne
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from London to Eastbourne. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from London to Eastbourne
How can I reach Eastbourne from London?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, with which you can get to Eastbourne from London.
How far is Eastbourne from London?
The distance between London and Eastbourne is 54.2 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between London and Eastbourne?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 15 kgs, and a flight 21 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from London to Eastbourne?
You can get to Eastbourne with just $49 by taking a Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway).
What is the fastest way to get from London to Eastbourne?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Eastbourne in just 1h 54m with a Train from London Overground.
More routes to London and to Eastbourne
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to London and to Eastbourne. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
