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Preston to Eastbourne trains

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The average train between Preston and Eastbourne takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

5h 11m
Duration
276 mi
Distance
£108
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain train London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 12m
£80–163

Preston to Eastbourne train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 51m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 17m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 17m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern5h 36m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Eastbourne? 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Eastbourne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 276 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Eastbourne, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Eastbourne via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 12m.

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