The average train between Exeter and Eastbourne takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 hourly between Exeter and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Eastbourne station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Exeter to Eastbourne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter to Eastbourne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Eastbourne station.
Book your Exeter to Eastbourne train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Exeter and Eastbourne is 268.2 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Exeter Central to Eastbourne via Clapham Junction in around 4h 48m.