The average train between Chester and Eastbourne takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 every 3 hours between Chester and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 10:11 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Eastbourne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Eastbourne station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Chester to Eastbourne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Eastbourne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Eastbourne station.
Book your Chester to Eastbourne train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Chester and Eastbourne is 346.1 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Eastbourne via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 3m.