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Compare train for Croydon to Eastbourne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Croydon to Eastbourne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 21m by train vs 1h 42m by car). Tickets start at around $43 (€36) compared to roughly $20 (€17) 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 Croydon to Eastbourne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Croydon to Eastbourne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:10 PM 1h07 Croydon 8:17 PM Eastbourne $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:10 PM 1h07 Croydon 8:17 PM Eastbourne $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:10 PM 1h07 Croydon 8:17 PM Eastbourne $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Croydon and Eastbourne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from East Croydon (ECR) and arrive in Eastbourne station (EBN).
- Travel with Southern, Thameslink to go to Eastbourne by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Southern.
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