The average train between Plymouth and Eastbourne takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Eastbourne station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Plymouth to Eastbourne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Eastbourne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Eastbourne station.
Book your Plymouth to Eastbourne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Plymouth and Eastbourne is 315.7 km. The road distance is 473 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Eastbourne via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 21m.