The average train between Eastbourne and Bournemouth takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Eastbourne to Bournemouth. 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 Eastbourne and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Brighton and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Eastbourne to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Eastbourne to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southern, South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Eastbourne and Bournemouth is 152.4 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Bournemouth via Brighton and Southampton Central in around 3h 45m.