It takes an average of 2h 35m to travel from Ilford to Eastbourne by train, over a distance of around 55 miles (89 km). There are normally 42 trains per day travelling from Ilford to Eastbourne and tickets for this journey start from £17.90 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:09 | |
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Last train | 22:21 | |
Departure station | Ilford | |
Arrival station | Eastbourne | |
Journey time | From 2h 11m | |
Distance | 55 miles (89 km) | |
Frequency | 42 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £17.90 | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Ilford to Eastbourne? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 35 minutes to travel the 55 miles (89 km) from Ilford to Eastbourne by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 11 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 42 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Thameslink or Southern, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Ilford to Eastbourne in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £17.90. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Eastbourne by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Ilford and Eastbourne is 2 hours and 35 minutes, with around 42 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Ilford to Eastbourne is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Ilford to Eastbourne can start from as little as £17.90 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Ilford to Eastbourne. Travelling from Ilford to Eastbourne by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Ilford to Eastbourne leaves at 04:09. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Ilford to Eastbourne leaves at 22:21. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Ilford to Eastbourne cover a distance of around 55 miles (89 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Eastbourne to Ilford.
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