The average train between Whitstable and Eastbourne takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitstable 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 Whitstable and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 10:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Eastbourne station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Whitstable to Eastbourne train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
Whitstable to Eastbourne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Eastbourne station.
Book your Whitstable to Eastbourne train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Whitstable and Eastbourne is 83.8 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Whitstable to Eastbourne via London Victoria in around 3h 15m.