The average train between Eastbourne and Chester takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Eastbourne to Chester. 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 Eastbourne and Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Eastbourne to Chester? 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 Eastbourne to Chester. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Chester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Eastbourne to Chester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Chester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Eastbourne to Chester train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Eastbourne and Chester is 346.1 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Chester via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 46m.