The average train between Eastbourne and Plymouth takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Eastbourne to Plymouth. 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 Eastbourne and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Eastbourne to Plymouth? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Plymouth station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Eastbourne to Plymouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Plymouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Eastbourne to Plymouth train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Eastbourne and Plymouth is 315.7 km. The road distance is 473 km.
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Plymouth via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 5h 43m.