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Trip Summary
You can pick from 11 daily train trips between Torquay and Eastbourne. The average train journey from Torquay to Eastbourne takes 5 hours and 53 minutes, but some Great Western Railway + Connections train trips are as short as 5 hours and 33 minutes.
| Distance | 169 mi (271 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 33m |
| Lowest price | £85.62 |
| Most frequent service | Great Western Railway + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Torquay to Eastbourne?
2 train services operate from Torquay to Eastbourne. Great Western Railway + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 10 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry + Connections | 1 | 6h 35m | £107.39 |
| Great Western Railway + Connections | 10 | 5h 49m | £92.15 |
CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Torquay to Eastbourne start from £107, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Eastbourne. CrossCountry + Connections in Torquay leaves from Torquay Train Station . And in Eastbourne trains arrive at Train Station .
From Torquay to Eastbourne train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 6 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Eastbourne faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 33 minutes.
Great Western Railway + Connections train tickets from Torquay to Eastbourne start from £86, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 Great Western Railway + Connections schedules to Eastbourne. Great Western Railway + Connections in Torquay leaves from Torre and one other station. And in Eastbourne trains arrive at Train Station .
From Torquay to Eastbourne train travel on Great Western Railway + Connections takes 5 hours and 49 minutes. If you are looking to get to Eastbourne faster, Great Western Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 33 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Torquay and Eastbourne is approximately 169 miles, or 271 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 53 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 33 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.
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Torquay to Eastbourne. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Torquay at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 12:00. 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 11 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.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Eastbourne to Torquay.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Torquay?
Main departure station: Torquay Train Station
There are two stations in Torquay where you can board the train to Eastbourne.
All train stations in Torquay:
Torquay Train Station
Torre
Where is the train station in Eastbourne?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Eastbourne has one train station.
Train stations in Eastbourne:
Train Station
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