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Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne by train

Considering a train trip from Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne? The journey typically lasts around 2hrs 5 mins and spans about 48 miles (78 kilometres). With approximately 35 trains running each day, you're spoiled for choice when scheduling your travel. By booking your tickets in advance, you could secure fares starting from just £7.00, making it a budget-friendly option for smart travelers.

Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne Key Stats

Arrival Station

Eastbourne

Departure Station

Streatham (Greater London)

Frequency

35trains
per day

Journey Time

from1hrs 52 mins

Changes

1-2no direct
trains

First Train / Last Train

06:25 / 00:08

Distance

48miles
(78 km)

4 Routes

3 Train Operators

Prices

from£7.00

Travelling from Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne by Train

Embark on a train journey from Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne, and you'll find it's quicker than you might anticipate!

The typical travel time is about 2hrs 5 mins, but if you're in a hurry or just eager to arrive, the fastest trains can whisk you there in just 1hrs 52 mins. With approximately 35 trains running daily, you have a wealth of options to choose from. This scenic route, spanning 48 miles (78 km), generally involves just one transfer, and operators like South Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink offer comfortable seating with plenty of room for your luggage.

Here's the best part: by booking your tickets in advance, you can snag fares starting from only £7.00, offering a substantial saving over buying tickets at the last minute. For even more savings, consider traveling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard.

Ready to secure those budget-friendly tickets? Use our Journey Planner to discover the latest deals and keep your travel costs down. Dive into more travel tips below or consult our timetable for up-to-date train schedules. All aboard for Eastbourne!

Journey Details

Frequently asked questions about journeys between Streatham (Greater London) and Eastbourne

Curious about your trip from Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne? We've put together answers to the most commonly asked questions from our customers to make planning your journey easier.

How long does it take to travel between Streatham (Greater London) and Eastbourne by train?

The travel time between Streatham (Greater London) and Eastbourne by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 5 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 52 mins.

What's the fastest journey time between Streatham (Greater London) and Eastbourne by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne is 1hrs 52 mins.

How much does the train from Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne cost?

Train ticket prices from Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne can start from as little as £7.00 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.

What are the departure and arrival times for trains between Streatham (Greater London) and Eastbourne?

The departure and arrival times for trains between Streatham (Greater London) and Eastbourne vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:25, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:08.

What is the difference between first class and standard class on trains between Streatham (Greater London) and Eastbourne?

First class tickets on trains between Streatham (Greater London) and Eastbourne typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

What amenities are available on trains between Streatham (Greater London) and Eastbourne?

Amenities on trains between Streatham (Greater London) and Eastbourne can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne by train?

By booking your tickets on traintickets.com! There are many ways to save on the cost of train travel between Streatham (Greater London) and Eastbourne. On traintickets.com, we do all the work for you to find the cheapest way possible to get to Eastbourne, and can save you up to 90%! Simply search for your journey, and be assured we have found you the best possible price.

Is it possible to take a direct train from Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne?

No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Streatham (Greater London) & Eastbourne. However, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

What train companies run services from Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne?

South Western Railway, Southern and Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Streatham (Greater London) and Eastbourne.

Can I bring luggage on board trains between Streatham (Greater London) and Eastbourne?

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Streatham (Greater London) and Eastbourne, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.

When are Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne Train Times?

Check out the upcoming trains from Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne on Saturday 5th July 2025, with our handy timetable below.

Alternatively, you can view the full day's schedule or search for a different date here!

Saturday 5th July
DepartsArrivesChangesVia StationsDurationOperator
06:14 Streatham (Greater London)08:20 Eastbourne2 changesWimbledon
Clapham Junction
2 hrs 6 mins Get Tickets
06:55 Streatham (Greater London)08:49 Eastbourne1 changeEast Croydon
1 hrs 54 mins Get Tickets
07:25 Streatham (Greater London)09:19 Eastbourne1 changeEast Croydon
1 hrs 54 mins Get Tickets
07:55 Streatham (Greater London)09:53 Eastbourne1 changeEast Croydon
1 hrs 58 mins Get Tickets
08:25 Streatham (Greater London)10:17 Eastbourne1 changeEast Croydon
1 hrs 52 mins Get Tickets
08:55 Streatham (Greater London)10:51 Eastbourne1 changeEast Croydon
1 hrs 56 mins Get Tickets
09:25 Streatham (Greater London)11:17 Eastbourne1 changeEast Croydon
1 hrs 52 mins Get Tickets
09:55 Streatham (Greater London)11:51 Eastbourne1 changeEast Croydon
1 hrs 56 mins Get Tickets
10:25 Streatham (Greater London)12:17 Eastbourne1 changeEast Croydon
1 hrs 52 mins Get Tickets
10:55 Streatham (Greater London)12:51 Eastbourne1 changeEast Croydon
1 hrs 56 mins Get Tickets
11:25 Streatham (Greater London)13:17 Eastbourne1 changeEast Croydon
1 hrs 52 mins Get Tickets
11:55 Streatham (Greater London)13:51 Eastbourne1 changeEast Croydon
1 hrs 56 mins Get Tickets
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What are my cheap ticket options for Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne journeys?

From booking in Advance, to our FairSplits, here are our tips for you to find the best price

Advance Tickets

A single ticket for one journey leaving at a specific date and time.

The rule is: the sooner you book the cheaper they are. Usually the cheapest, but least flexible.

Advance fares from Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne start from as little as £7.00

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak Tickets

Offering greater flexibility than Advances, Off-Peak tickets offer travel during less busy times of day trading off more flexibility in the Off-Peak windows but for still discounted fares.

Off Peak fares from Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne start from £36.50 one way, or £36.60 return

Anytime Tickets

Anytime tickets are fully flexible allowing travel at any time of the day. Brilliant if you don’t want the pressure of clock watching, returning when you want

Anytime fares from Streatham (Greater London) to Eastbourne are available for £40.80 one way, or £41.90 return

With our FairSplit technology, you can save up to 90% on the cost of train travel.

Split ticketing means that instead of purchasing one rail ticket for your journey we automatically find and help you book two or more tickets instead, covering exactly the same journey. We call it our FairSplit.

Travelling in a group? We can save you even more!

Unlike other split ticketing sites, you can enter multiple railcards in a single search on traintickets.com. We will find you the best price using all possible combinations of your railcards in conjunction with our split ticketing technology & GroupSave.

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Everything you need to know about Streatham (Greater London) Station

It sounds like you may be planning a trip or considering various travel routes, and perhaps, in the words of Train's track "Trainwrecker," you find the clash of schedules, maps, and demands akin to a trial through wearisome circumstances. Hang tight, friend, it's certainly a little more complex than it appears. Thankfully, there is some light beyond the confusion, and paths do open up before all merciful travelers willing to navigate around booking dates, unworkable times, and unreachable destinations. This complicated journey is akin to groups of musical guests finding the right gig, aligned rarefied moments meant only for diffuse simulcast by languid sunlight. If we pay attention to the stars' cryptic timing and questions leading astray with each ride, perhaps we could unlock secret steers and paths we've not considered before. To find those clear lines, it helps to have grounding advice from someone experienced in angles meant to offset crazy limits. Perhaps a cameo or series of maps from guides who've crossed systems like our own where the routes and train lines go and come. Finding ourselves watching it all find peace is a nod to infinity, consistent, shining through. If you invoke paths unsure explored by fearsome orbiters in fits of curious demands, remember: things always show ways home—pathways that of you, of earth. More than any number of steps deep into strange oblivion; more than our love affair with buildings, street-wise and modern; we share a landscape of our breath's own, across the brilliant starlit night like precogs. It is the lens we bear, unbroken, that makes uncertainty so beautiful. So, seek beyond what's given in your hands today, and beyond smoothed caravans you see while your heel walks upon distant broadplains; or as a passenger beholds a rare gleam to nearly touch… Use the light, be it dusk, as your guide. It is the light we cast from the first time earth's spirit held joy akin to our own. Take a tangent and spotlight the best ways to get to those places, free, by heart! Then, you'll find its steely shine in our immeasurable sole uncanny place between stars. Your reflection, your perception. With mighty delicate light sails. All roads meeting and interchanging, go home and treetops gold before nightfall. Open up horizons, easy interchange the veils between here and sometimes there tomorrow. Every bend will be a crossing destination and a certainty response so high, your faith stirred. Lastly, be free to forever go on exploring your way; expand beyond Earth's limits, and play faithful tunes for a love that will be unknown veracity’s light on your paths seen just hovering in your soul.” The colors glorious, shining up like the cosmos on the awakening of light. Gently from here on. Bend every swelling air, sweeping through one here and then beyond! Know this, before we both arrived, there stood a land just beyond our hearts, a new house for music, where goodwill is heartily carved with things, wonders, that open. Home for the concert from the stars born anew, singing into the ages unfurls, forever.

Everything you need to know about Eastbourne Station

Discover Eastbourne Train Station

Eastbourne Train Station, nestled in the charming seaside town of Eastbourne, East Sussex, is your gateway to adventure and convenience. Whether you’re returning from a serene beach getaway or setting off to explore the vibrant hustle of the city, this station serves as a crucial node in Southern England's railway network. The station, operated by Southern Railway, is equipped with a variety of facilities and amenities that cater to a wide range of passenger needs.

Station Amenities and Services

At Eastbourne Station, buying and collecting train tickets is a breeze. The ticket office is open daily, with operating hours from 6:00 AM to 9:15 PM during weekdays and slightly adjusted weekend times. Whether you prefer traditional service at the ticket counters or the convenience of ticket machines, Eastbourne station has you covered. For travelers with disabilities, all Southern ticket machines can handle transactions with a Disabled Persons Railcard, and induction loops are available to assist hearing-impaired passengers.

Accessibility is key at Eastbourne. The station provides step-free access throughout the premises, ensuring a smooth journey for everyone. While there may not be tactile surfaces along all platform edges, help is always available either by staff on site or through assistance pre-arranged for your journey. This station caters largely to spontaneous travelers with its "turn up and go" policy for people requiring additional support.

Although there is no waiting room, you’ll find seating areas and a multitude of customer help points spread across the station. Moreover, Eastbourne Station is under constant CCTV monitoring, contributing to a secure environment for all passengers. For those who prefer two-wheeled travel, the station offers ample bike storage, albeit without a sheltered facility or a hiring service.

Getting There and Beyond

Transport links at Eastbourne are robust, seamlessly connecting rail travelers to buses, taxis, and other local transit options. A convenient taxi rank is situated at the west side of the station, ready to whisk travelers to various destinations around town. For those preferring to plan their onward journey in advance, detailed information is readily available at the station.

If rail replacement services are required, rest assured Eastbourne Station facilitates smooth transitions to ensure your journey continues with minimal hassle. The station team is more than happy to assist, ensuring that your travel experience remains uninterrupted and enjoyable.

Explore Destinations from Eastbourne

With the station’s strategic location, travelers have excellent options for onward journeys. You can easily travel from Eastbourne to many exciting destinations such as London Victoria, an ideal route for business commuters or tourists heading to the capital. Alternatively, a quick trip to Brighton offers vibrant city life, arts, and seaside culture.

If you're in pursuit of quieter locales, consider trips to Lewes, known for its historic charm, or Hampden Park for a more suburban feel. Each journey from Eastbourne Station opens up opportunities to delve into unique communities, whether it's for adventure, leisure, or a relaxing day out.

Final Thoughts

Whether you're a local resident or a visitor to Eastbourne, the station is an essential part of the town's connectivity to wider Sussex and beyond. With robust facilities and a keen focus on passenger comfort and accessibility, it provides a seamless travel experience. Next time you’re in Eastbourne, take advantage of the station's offerings and explore all that this corner of the UK has to offer. Enjoy your journey with peace of mind as you discover one train ride at a time.

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