Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) train with Southern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN)

Showing times and prices for Jun 22

Cheapest price

$15

Average price

$26

Fastest journey

51 m

Average duration

51 m

Trains per day

38

Distance

53 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.

Fast trains

Of the 38 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Eastbourne station (EBN) on Mon, Jun 22, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .

On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 51 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.

  • SouthernC82920
    9:56 PM0h57
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    10:53 PMEastbourne station (EBN)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • SouthernG26354
    9:26 PM0h51
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    10:17 PMEastbourne station (EBN)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • SouthernG26360
    10:26 PM0h51
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    11:17 PMEastbourne station (EBN)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • SouthernC82841
    1:57 PM0h54
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    2:51 PMEastbourne station (EBN)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • SouthernG88190_C82930
    10:49 PM1h00
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    11:49 PMEastbourne station (EBN)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 32 miles (53 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$26

Average price

$22

Average price

Cheapest

$15

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 36m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 6m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 24m

Average total duration

1h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 6m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN):

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Eastbourne station (EBN) take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Eastbourne station (EBN) including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $15 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.56 (€-8.64). The journey takes 1h 6m versus 1h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) train times

The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SouthernG26309 · SN068400
On time
1:18 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h18
2:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN)
1 transfer
SouthernG26314 · SN068200
On time
2:18 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h18
3:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN)
1 transfer
SouthernG26320 · SN068000
On time
3:18 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h18
4:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN)
1 transfer
SouthernG26325 · SN067800
On time
4:18 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h18
5:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN)
1 transfer
SouthernG26331 · SN067600
On time
5:18 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h18
6:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN)
1 transfer
SouthernG26337 · SN067400
On time
6:18 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h18
7:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN)
1 transfer
SouthernG26343 · SN067200
On time
7:18 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h18
8:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN)
1 transfer
SouthernG26350 · SN067000
On time
8:18 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h18
9:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN)
1 transfer
SouthernG26356 · SN066600
On time
9:18 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h18
10:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN)
1 transfer
SouthernG77215 · SN066500+ThameslinkW45775
Delayed
9:12 PM 9:22 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
1h54
11:16 PM Eastbourne station (EBN)
2 transfers
SouthernG26362 · SN066300
On time
10:18 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h18
11:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN)
1 transfer
SouthernG26110 · W29153 · SN076700
On time
10:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h50
12:24 AM Eastbourne station (EBN)
2 transfers
SouthernG26369 · SN146100
On time
11:21 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h24
12:45 AM Eastbourne station (EBN)
1 transfer
Monday, June 22
SouthernG27019+ThameslinkX10124
On time
1:58 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h36
5:34 AM Eastbourne station (EBN)
1 transfer
SouthernG27025+ThameslinkW455774:58 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h34
6:32 AM Eastbourne station (EBN)1 transfer
SouthernG27028+Gatwick ExpressG772385:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h15
7:01 AM Eastbourne station (EBN)1 transfer
SouthernG263786:22 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h02
7:24 AM Eastbourne station (EBN)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG27032+ThameslinkW45560
On time
6:35 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h31
8:06 AM Eastbourne station (EBN)
1 transfer
SouthernG262767:20 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
8:17 AM Eastbourne station (EBN)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC827807:58 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
8:51 AM Eastbourne station (EBN)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG262798:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
9:20 AM Eastbourne station (EBN)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC827908:57 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h56
9:53 AM Eastbourne station (EBN)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG262849:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
10:17 AM Eastbourne station (EBN)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC828009:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h55
10:51 AM Eastbourne station (EBN)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG2628910:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
11:17 AM Eastbourne station (EBN)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC8281010:57 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
11:51 AM Eastbourne station (EBN)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG2629511:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
12:17 PM Eastbourne station (EBN)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC8282011:57 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
12:51 PM Eastbourne station (EBN)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG2630112:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
1:17 PM Eastbourne station (EBN)0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Southern as well as Thameslink or Southern offer trains services from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN).
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink or Southern to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN)

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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 32 miles (53 km) distance in 51m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $12 (€10)
Distance
32 miles (53 km)
Average train duration
1h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
$12 (€10)
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
51m
First train
5:18 AM
Last train
11:49 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Tue
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $12 (€10)

Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Eastbourne station (EBN) from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
51m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€10)
Southern frequency
6 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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 29m
Cheapest Price
$31 (€26)
Thameslink frequency
1 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

FAQs: Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) 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 station (EBN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $12 (€10), while the average price is around $26 (€21).
The train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) takes 51m and runs 6 per day.
The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) leaves at 5:18 AM.
The distance by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) is 32 miles (53 km).
The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) leaves at 11:49 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN).
Yes, there is a direct train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN). This service operates 5 times per day, provided by Southern, Southern.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN).
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) is by bus, with a cost of around $12 (€10).
The train journey from Gatwick Airport to Eastbourne offers pleasant views of the Sussex countryside, featuring rolling hills and picturesque villages along the way, making it a moderately scenic route.
Yes, a day trip from Gatwick Airport to Eastbourne is feasible. The journey takes 51m and covers 32 miles (53 km). Trains run frequently with 6 trips per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN).
Since neither Gatwick Airport (GTW) nor Eastbourne station (EBN) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Eastbourne station (EBN) include London, Brighton, Lewes, Polegate, Hastings.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Eastbourne station (EBN)

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Eastbourne
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
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
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Newsagent, barbers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
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
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on the concourse and waiting areas on platform 1 and 2
Bike Parking
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.

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