The average train between Eastbourne and Cardiff takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Eastbourne to Cardiff. 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 Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Cardiff station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Eastbourne to Cardiff train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Cardiff train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Eastbourne to Cardiff train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Eastbourne and Cardiff is 254.4 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Cardiff Central via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 17m.