The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Eastbourne
Cheapest price
€113
Average price
€113
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
268 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Eastbourne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Eastbourne will cost around €113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €113.
It's difficult to get from Derby to Eastbourne without transferring at least 2 times.
4:14 AM4h37Derby8:51 AMEastbourne€1131One-way2 transfers
5:30 AM3h50Derby9:20 AMEastbourne€1131One-way2 transfers
5:30 AM3h50Derby9:20 AMEastbourne€1131One-way2 transfers
4:14 AM4h37Derby8:51 AMEastbourne€1131One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Derby to Eastbourne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Eastbourne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €91. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €91, and a train costs an average of €156.
Distance: 268 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€156 Average price | €91 Average price Cheapest |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Derby to Eastbourne train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Eastbourne trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:14 AM Derby | 4h37 | 8:51 AM Eastbourne | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:30 AM Derby | 3h50 | 9:20 AM Eastbourne | 2 transfers | |
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Compare prices and tickets Derby to Eastbourne by bus or train
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Why should you book Derby to Eastbourne trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Derby to Eastbourne.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Eastbourne
Trains from Derby to Eastbourne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €156 but you can travel from only €91 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 268 km distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 268 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €156 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 4:56 AM |
Last train 9:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Derby to Eastbourne trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Derby and Eastbourne from €91. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Derby to Eastbourne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Eastbourne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Eastbourne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Derby to Eastbourne
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 21:15 Saturday 05:50 - 21:15 Sunday 06:40 - 21:15
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, barbers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on the concourse. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on the concourse and waiting areas on platform 1 and 2
- Storage location: Stands at the front of the station and sheltered stands near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up / drop off in the main car park until the end of 2021.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 06:10 - 12:45 Sunday 06:50 - 14:25
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via level crossing (below 400m distance). Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1 near the ticket office.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available in the Booking hall. There are unheated shelters on both platforms
- Storage location: Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
