The average train between Rayleigh and Eastbourne takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Eastbourne station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Rayleigh to Eastbourne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Eastbourne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Eastbourne station.
Book your Rayleigh to Eastbourne train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Rayleigh and Eastbourne is 93.5 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Eastbourne via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 59m.