From Eastbourne to Preston by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Eastbourne to Preston by train. With 38 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost for travel between Eastbourne and Preston

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$217.91, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between Eastbourne and Preston

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 38 trains make this journey of 390 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Eastbourne is at 05:08 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:10.

During the weekend, 05:02 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:56 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 13 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Eastbourne to Preston?

On this route spanning 390 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Eastbourne and Preston

Tickets for travel between Eastbourne and Preston can be booked 4 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

More information on train travel from Eastbourne to Preston

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Preston city guide to get you started.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Eastbourne to Preston by train?

The train route from Eastbourne to Preston covers 390 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Eastbourne to Preston?

The lowest price on this route is CA$217.91. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

When can I start booking my Eastbourne to Preston train tickets?

You can purchase tickets for this route 4 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Eastbourne to Preston by train?

The fastest journey is 4 hours and 27 minutes.