Eastbourne to St Erth by train
| First train | 04:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:07 | |
| Departure station | Eastbourne | |
| Arrival station | St Erth | |
| Journey time | From 7h 37m | |
| Distance | 255 miles (411 km) | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from Eastbourne to St Erth in 7 hours 37 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Eastbourne to St Erth? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 10 hours 55 minutes to travel the 255 miles (411 km) from Eastbourne to St Erth by train, although you can get there in as little as 7 hours 37 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink to St Erth. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Eastbourne to St Erth in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to St Erth by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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