Eastbourne to Basingstoke by train

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Overview: trains from Eastbourne to Basingstoke

Find the key information for travelling by train from Eastbourne to Basingstoke, 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 04:49 View journey
Last train 22:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 8m View journey
Distance (km) 111
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey £38.50 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 33m
Train operators 3

Taking the train from Eastbourne to Basingstoke

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Cost of train travel from Eastbourne to Basingstoke

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Eastbourne to Basingstoke:

  • Cheapest ticket: £38.50

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Eastbourne to Basingstoke train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Eastbourne to Basingstoke is at 04:49 and the last is at 22:25. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:25 and the last one is at 22:18. You can expect 31 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 31 minutes.

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

On this route spanning 111 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 8 minutes.

How far in advance Eastbourne and Basingstoke tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Eastbourne and Basingstoke are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your trip to Basingstoke

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Basingstoke.

FAQs about the train journey from Eastbourne to Basingstoke

Want to know more about your journey from Eastbourne to Basingstoke? 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 Basingstoke covers 111 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.