The average train between Basingstoke and Eastbourne takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Basingstoke to Eastbourne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Eastbourne station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Basingstoke to Eastbourne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Eastbourne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Eastbourne station.
Book your Basingstoke to Eastbourne train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Basingstoke and Eastbourne is 110.5 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Eastbourne via Clapham Junction in around 2h 46m.