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Trip Summary
There are 5 daily trains from Eastbourne to Wellingborough. Traveling by train from Eastbourne to Wellingborough usually takes around 4 hours and 56 minutes, but the fastest Southern + Connections train can make the trip in 4 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 114 mi (184 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 5m |
| Lowest price | £80.82 |
| Most frequent service | Southern + Connections |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Eastbourne to Wellingborough?
Southern + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Eastbourne to Wellingborough. However, there are 5 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern + Connections | 5 | 4h 57m | £80.82 |
Southern Railway is part of the British rail network serving stations predominantly between central London and the British south coast. Destinations include Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and Worthing. WiFi and accessible restrooms are available on most trains, plus the option to upgrade to a first-class ticket with extra legroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Eastbourne and Wellingborough is approximately 114 miles, or 184 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 56 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 5 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Eastbourne to Wellingborough tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Eastbourne at 15:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 5 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Eastbourne?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Eastbourne.
All train stations in Eastbourne:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Wellingborough?
Main arrival station: Wellingborough Train Station
Wellingborough has one train station.
Train stations in Wellingborough:
Wellingborough Train Station
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