Reading to Eastbourne by train

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Overview: trains from Reading to Eastbourne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Reading 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 00:09 View journey
Last train 23:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 31m View journey
Distance (km) 116
Trains / day 84 View all
Cheapest journey US$79.00 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 30m
Train operators 9

Discover Reading to Eastbourne by train

Planning a train adventure from Reading to Eastbourne? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Reading 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 US$79.00, 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.

Departure frequency and timetable from Reading to Eastbourne

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Reading to Eastbourne:

  • 00:09 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:55 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 04:31 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:41 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 6 minutes from Reading toward Eastbourne.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 84 trains serving this route each day.

Train travel time and distance from Reading to Eastbourne

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 31 minutes. The total distance travelled is 116 kilometres.

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

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

Learn more about train travel from Reading to Eastbourne

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Eastbourne city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Reading to Eastbourne

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

The total journey from Reading to Eastbourne is 116 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.