Eastbourne Station is conveniently located in the centre of the town. Additionally, there are plenty of buses and cabs running from just outside to assist in your onward travel. The station has direct services to and from London Victoria, Brighton, Hastings and Ashford International. The train journeys to Brighton and Hastings are particularly enjoyable with beautiful coastlines and the stunning south downs. Take a look out for the amazing Long Man of Wilmington that is carved on a hillside on the way to London and Brighton.

About Eastbourne

Eastbourne is a wonderful seaside resort. The town is probably most famous for the cliffs at Beachy Head and its historical sea-front area. Beachy Head is situated just outside of the town in the beautiful South Downs. These wonderful chalk cliffs rise to 531 feet (162 meters) above sea level at the highest point, offering stunning views from the top. It is also possible to take a boat trip from Eastbourne along the coast to the cliffs. Eastbourne sea-front has a pebble beach and many historical buildings. There are several excellent museums and art galleries, as well as parks and gardens in the area. The town also has many fantastic restaurants, bars, public houses, music venues, cultural events and nightclubs to enjoy. Unsurprisingly, Eastbourne has also been voted one of the happiest UK locations to live.

Train companies: Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southeastern to Eastbourne trainsTravel to Eastbourne on Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southeastern trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Southern

About

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

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Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 22m

Cheapest Price

$23 (€18)

Southern frequency

5 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

According to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with snacks and drinks

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for a fee

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket

Quiet zone

Thameslink

About

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

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Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 36m

Cheapest Price

$66 (€54)

Thameslink frequency

2 a day

Luggage included

2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies depend on ticket type

Refund

Full refund available if service is canceled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating

Pets

Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger

Quiet zone

Southeastern

About

Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.

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Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 7m

Cheapest Price

$61 (€49)

Southeastern frequency

1 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies vary by ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train is canceled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free

Quiet zone

Gatwick Express

About

Gatwick Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, with trains running every 15 minutes throughout the day. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are two types of trains: the Gatwick Express and the Southern service. The Gatwick Express is the fastest service, taking just 30 minutes to reach the airport. The Southern service takes a few minutes longer but offers more stops along the way.

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Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 48m

Cheapest Price

$65 (€53)

Gatwick Express frequency

1 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Refunds available according to ticket conditions

Refund

Full refund available if service is canceled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Snack trolley service available on some services

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces available, staff assistance for boarding and alighting

Pets

Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead.

station information and services

Train stations in Eastbourne

Eastbourne Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

information

Address

Eastbourne station, Terminus Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3QJ

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 21:15 Saturday 05:50 - 21:15 Sunday 06:40 - 21:15

Shopping

Type of shops available: Newsagent, barbers

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Taxis

Taxi: YES

Accessibility

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

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on the concourse and waiting areas on platform 1 and 2

Bike Parking

Storage location: Stands at the front of the station and sheltered stands near the car park
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transit options for Eastbourne

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up / drop off in the main car park until the end of 2021.

Hampden Park Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

information

Address

Hampden Park station, Station Approach, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9ND

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 06:10 - 12:45 Sunday 06:50 - 14:25

Distance to city center

3 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Taxis

Taxi: YES
Accessible taxis: Yes

Accessibility

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

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available in the Booking hall. There are unheated shelters on both platforms

Bike Parking

Storage location: Car Park
Storage CCTV: Yes

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