The average train between Merstham and Eastbourne takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Merstham 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 Merstham and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merstham is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merstham to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Merstham station and arriving at Eastbourne station via Eastbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Merstham to Eastbourne train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Merstham to Eastbourne train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Eastbourne station.
Book your Merstham to Eastbourne train tickets online with Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Merstham and Eastbourne is 62.5 km. The road distance is 75 km.
Southern operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbourne hourly. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 55 min.