The average train between Reading and Eastbourne takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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 Reading and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 4:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Eastbourne station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Reading to Eastbourne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Eastbourne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Eastbourne station.
Book your Reading to Eastbourne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Reading and Eastbourne is 116.3 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Eastbourne via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 49m.