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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Eastbourne
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
3 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Eastbourne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Eastbourne will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bristol for Eastbourne on Sat, Jul 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 215 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 47 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 53 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.
8:30 AM3h47Bristol12:17 PMEastbourne$591One-way0 transfers- 5:00 AM3h53Bristol8:53 AMEastbourne$631One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 AM3h47Bristol12:17 PMEastbourne$591One-way0 transfers
- 5:00 AM3h53Bristol8:53 AMEastbourne$631One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Bristol to Eastbourne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Eastbourne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $58, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$85 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (3h 21m by train vs 3h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $85 (€70) compared to roughly $70 (€57) 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.
Live departures
Bristol to Eastbourne train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Eastbourne trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8:21 AM Bristol | 4h43 | 1:04 PM Eastbourne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:30 AM Bristol | 3h47 | 12:17 PM Eastbourne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 AM Bristol | 3h53 | 12:53 PM Eastbourne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Eastbourne
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to Eastbourne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:49, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 133 miles (215 km) distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 133 miles (215 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 4:49 AM |
Last train 9:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol to Eastbourne trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol and Eastbourne from $58 (€47). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Eastbourne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Eastbourne
Most Bristol to Eastbourne trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Eastbourne station pair, with some services arriving at Hampden Park. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Eastbourne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Clifton Down from Bristol city centre
Clifton Down train station facilities and services
Clifton Down has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Clifton Down.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Clifton Down.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Clifton Down: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Clifton Down: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Clifton Down: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Bedminster from Bristol city centre
Bedminster is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bedminster train station facilities and services
Bedminster has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bedminster.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bedminster: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bedminster: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bedminster: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms. Please note that access to the platforms is via steep ramps. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Eastbourne station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Eastbourne from Eastbourne city centre
Eastbourne train station facilities and services
Eastbourne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Eastbourne.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Eastbourne. ATMs are available at Eastbourne.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Eastbourne.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Eastbourne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Eastbourne: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Eastbourne: 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.
Getting to Hampden Park from Eastbourne city centre
Hampden Park is 3 km from Eastbourne city centre. Public transport options include:
Hampden Park train station facilities and services
Hampden Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hampden Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Hampden Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hampden Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hampden Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hampden Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hampden Park: 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.
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