The average train between Eastbourne and Staplehurst takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Eastbourne to Staplehurst. 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 Staplehurst. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Staplehurst at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Staplehurst. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Staplehurst station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Eastbourne to Staplehurst train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Staplehurst train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Eastbourne to Staplehurst train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Eastbourne and Staplehurst is 47.6 km. The road distance is 91 km.
Southern operates a train from Eastbourne to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £21–45 and the journey takes 1h 20m.