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Compare train and bus for Crawley to Eastbourne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crawley to Eastbourne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, while a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m 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 Crawley to Eastbourne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (58m by train vs 1h 4m by car). Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €12 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.
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How to get from Crawley to Eastbourne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Crawley to Eastbourne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:07 AM 1h17 Crawley 6:24 AM Eastbourne €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:07 AM 1h17 Crawley 6:24 AM Eastbourne €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:39 AM 1h14 Crawley 9:53 AM Eastbourne €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Crawley and Eastbourne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Eastbourne station (EBN).
- Travel with Southern, Thameslink to go to Eastbourne by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Southern.
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