Eastbourne to St Leonards by train

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Overview: trains from Eastbourne to St Leonards

Find the key information for travelling by train from Eastbourne to St Leonards, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:23 View journey
Last train 23:20 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 20m View journey
Distance (km) 22
Trains / day 80 View all
Cheapest journey AU$18.25 View journey
Avg journey time 27m
Train operators 1

Discover Eastbourne to St Leonards by train

Planning a train adventure from Eastbourne to St Leonards? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Cost of a train ticket between Eastbourne and St Leonards

The cheapest ticket price along this route is AU$18.25. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 5 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Eastbourne to St Leonards daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to St Leonards on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 80 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 01:30: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:20: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:23: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:20: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 8 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Eastbourne to St Leonards

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 20 minutes, spanning 22 kilometres in total.

When do tickets between Eastbourne and St Leonards go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Eastbourne and St Leonards 5 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making the most of your Eastbourne to St Leonards travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: St Leonards.

FAQs about the train journey from Eastbourne to St Leonards

Want to know more about your journey from Eastbourne to St Leonards? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Eastbourne and St Leonards covers 22 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.