Nottingham to Eastbourne by train

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Overview: trains from Nottingham to Eastbourne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Nottingham to Eastbourne, 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 01:54 View journey
Last train 21:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 50m View journey
Distance (km) 261
Trains / day 53 View all
Cheapest journey AU$386.17 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 26m
Train operators 5

Taking the train from Nottingham to Eastbourne

Ready to book a trip from Nottingham to Eastbourne by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Nottingham and Eastbourne

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically AU$386.17, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Nottingham to Eastbourne departure timetable

On this route, 53 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Nottingham at 01:54 and the last leaving at 21:40 during the week.

For weekend travel to Eastbourne, the earliest departure is at 05:05 and the last one is at 21:32. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 15 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Nottingham to Eastbourne?

This journey covers a total of 261 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 50 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Nottingham and Eastbourne?

You can secure tickets for travel between Nottingham and Eastbourne up to 5 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Maximising your travels to Eastbourne

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Eastbourne.

FAQs about the train journey from Nottingham to Eastbourne

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

The trip from Nottingham to Eastbourne covers a distance of 261 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.