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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Eastbourne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Eastbourne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 18, while a train costs an average of CHF 18.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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CHF 18 Average price Cheapest | CHF 8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Brighton to Eastbourne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (40m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 18 compared to roughly CHF 8 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.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Eastbourne
How to get from Brighton to Eastbourne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Eastbourne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G771619:26 AM 0h38 Brighton station (BTN) 10:04 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) CHF 18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G771619:26 AM 0h38 Brighton station (BTN) 10:04 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) CHF 18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G771619:26 AM 0h38 Brighton station (BTN) 10:04 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) CHF 18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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W32664 · G262849:36 AM 0h41 Brighton station (BTN) 10:17 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) CHF 18 1 One-way 1 transfer
W29334 · C827909:07 AM 0h46 Brighton station (BTN) 9:53 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) CHF 18 1 One-way 1 transfer
G771578:26 AM 0h38 Brighton station (BTN) 9:04 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) CHF 19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Eastbourne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Eastbourne station (EBN).
- Travel with Southern to go to Eastbourne by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Southern.
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