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London Waterloo to Eastbourne train prices and times

Planning a journey from London Waterloo to Eastbourne? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £20.50, with average prices for this route around £43.70. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Thu, May 8
From £41.80
Fri, May 9
From £20.50
Sat, May 10
From £41.80
Sun, May 11
From £41.80
Mon, May 12
From £41.80
Tue, May 13
From £41.80
Wed, May 14
From £41.80

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:20 London Waterloo	07:23 Eastbourne	2h 3m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:30 London Waterloo	08:06 Eastbourne	2h 36m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:46 London Waterloo	08:06 Eastbourne	2h 20m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:33 London Waterloo	08:17 Eastbourne	1h 44m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:03 London Waterloo	08:48 Eastbourne	1h 45m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:42 London Waterloo	09:19 Paris	1h 37m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

London Waterloo to Eastbourne train route details

First train

05:20

Last train

23:50

Departure station

London Waterloo

Arrival station

Eastbourne

Journey time

1h 35m

Distance

55 miles

Price

£20.50*

Train Operators

Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern

How to book cheap train tickets from London Waterloo to Eastbourne

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Are you frequently traveling between London Waterloo and Eastbourne on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from London Waterloo to Eastbourne during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Waterloo to Eastbourne for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from London Waterloo to Eastbourne, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London Waterloo to Eastbourne ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

London Waterloo to Eastbourne train ticket types

Save money on your trip from London Waterloo to Eastbourne with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

Trains from London Waterloo to Eastbourne from £20.50*

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London Waterloo to Eastbourne train prices and times

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