Portsmouth to Eastbourne by train

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Overview: trains from Portsmouth to Eastbourne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Portsmouth 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 04:25 View journey
Last train 22:52 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 57m View journey
Distance (km) 95
Trains / day 26 View all
Cheapest journey £22.72 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 24m
Train operators 7

Portsmouth to Eastbourne train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Portsmouth to Eastbourne by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Portsmouth to Eastbourne take around 1 hour and 57 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 95 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Portsmouth is scheduled to depart at around  04:25. The last departure is usually at around 22:40 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Portsmouth at around 04:52, with the last train leaving at around 22:52. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 26 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 34 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £22.72.

We think any time is a great time to visit Eastbourne, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Eastbourne.

Is there a direct train from Portsmouth to Eastbourne?

The journey between Portsmouth and Eastbourne usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Portsmouth to Eastbourne every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Portsmouth to Eastbourne?

The Portsmouth to Eastbourne train travel takes about 1 hour and 57 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Portsmouth to Eastbourne train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Eastbourne leaving Portsmouth at around 04:25 and the last train leaving at around 22:40 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Portsmouth at around 04:52, with the final departure at 22:52.

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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.