Exeter to Eastbourne by train

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Overview: trains from Exeter to Eastbourne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Exeter 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 00:59 View journey
Last train 22:57 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 16m View journey
Distance (km) 269
Trains / day 43 View all
Cheapest journey US$79.00 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 35m
Train operators 8

Explore Exeter to Eastbourne by train

Thinking about travelling from Exeter to Eastbourne by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost from Exeter to Eastbourne

Ready to book tickets from Exeter to Eastbourne? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Exeter and Eastbourne typically run US$79.00.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 4 and a half months in advance.

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Exeter to Eastbourne departure timetable

On this route, 43 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Exeter at 00:59 and the last leaving at 20:46 during the week.

For weekend travel to Eastbourne, the earliest departure is at 01:06 and the last one is at 22:57. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 17 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Exeter and Eastbourne

The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 16 minutes, covering a total of 269 kilometres.

How far in advance Exeter and Eastbourne tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Exeter and Eastbourne are available 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Further insights on trains from Exeter to Eastbourne

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Eastbourne city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Exeter to Eastbourne

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

The train journey from Exeter to Eastbourne covers 269 kilometres in total.

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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.