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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 $22 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 $22, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $9 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 |
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (41m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $9 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- X13173 · SN476100 · W2906210:26 AM1h09Brighton station (BTN)11:35 AMEastbourne station (EBN)$221One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- X13173 · SN476100 · W2906210:26 AM1h09Brighton station (BTN)11:35 AMEastbourne station (EBN)$221One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- X13173 · SN476100 · W2906210:26 AM1h09Brighton station (BTN)11:35 AMEastbourne station (EBN)$221One-way2 transfers
Other options
- G26286 · SN477900 · X0710310:00 AM1h14Brighton station (BTN)11:14 AMEastbourne station (EBN)$221One-way2 transfers
- SN795600 · W290888:21 AM1h18Brighton station (BTN)9:39 AMEastbourne station (EBN)$221One-way1 transfer
- SN473600 · G270358:03 AM1h19Brighton station (BTN)9:22 AMEastbourne station (EBN)$221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Eastbourne:
A bus is $0.22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Eastbourne costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Eastbourne take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 39m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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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