The average train between Canterbury and Eastbourne takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Eastbourne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Eastbourne station via Eastbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Canterbury to Eastbourne train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Canterbury to Eastbourne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Eastbourne station.
Book your Canterbury to Eastbourne train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Canterbury and Eastbourne is 79.5 km. The road distance is 91 km.
Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Eastbourne hourly. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 1h 21m.