The average train between Strood and Eastbourne takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Strood 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 Strood and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strood is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Ebbsfleet International and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Strood to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Strood station and arriving at Eastbourne station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Strood to Eastbourne train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ebbsfleet International station.
Strood to Eastbourne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Eastbourne station.
Book your Strood to Eastbourne train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Strood and Eastbourne is 70.7 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Strood to Eastbourne via Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International in around 2h 58m.