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Preston to Eastbourne trains

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The average train between Preston and Eastbourne takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

5h 8m
Duration
276 mi
Distance
£108
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain train London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 12m
£79–163

Preston to Eastbourne train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern5h 36m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern5h 36m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern5h 36m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern5h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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: 276 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Eastbourne, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Eastbourne via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 12m.

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