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The average train between Cardiff and Eastbourne takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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.

4h 12m
Duration
214 mi
Distance
£110
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain train London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 2m
£94–162

Cardiff to Eastbourne train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Eastbourne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 214.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Eastbourne, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Eastbourne via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 2m.

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