Trains from Eastbourne to Edinburgh

Eastbourne to Edinburgh train information

Eastbourne Edinburgh train map

Train duration 7h08m
Arrival Edinburgh, Scotland
Departure Eastbourne, England
Distance 386 Miles
Lowest train price from £112.80
Average train price £136.00

Which train company can I use?

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train connecting Eastbourne (South East England) to Edinburgh (Eastern Scotland). The services on board may change depending on the train operator.

How far is it by train?

There are 386 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Eastbourne to Edinburgh is normally 7h08m. Travelling by train is normally the quickest solution to go to Edinburgh from Eastbourne, and it's also more environmentally friendly than taking your car or using the plane.

What is the price of the train?

We found tickets from £112.80 to travel in the next month. Prices may vary depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Eastbourne to Edinburgh train tickets

from £112.80 MORE 7h08m

Eastbourne - Edinburgh prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Eastbourne to Edinburgh by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Eastbourne - Edinburgh: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

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Days before Departure

The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Buying your train from Eastbourne to Edinburgh in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £61 when booking your ticket 1 day in advance which is 48% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Eastbourne to Edinburgh trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Eastbourne and Edinburgh by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Edinburgh to Eastbourne and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Eastbourne
Edinburgh
Waverley
£112.80 09/07/2025 16:05 8 days ago
Eastbourne
Edinburgh
Waverley
£112.80 09/07/2025 15:05 8 days ago
Eastbourne
Edinburgh
Waverley
£136.30 09/07/2025 16:05 8 days ago
Eastbourne
Edinburgh
Waverley
£136.30 09/07/2025 15:33 8 days ago
Eastbourne
Edinburgh
Waverley
£136.30 09/07/2025 16:05 8 days ago
Eastbourne
Edinburgh
Waverley
£176.30 09/07/2025 15:05 8 days ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Discount Eastbourne - Edinburgh train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to spend less for your Eastbourne Edinburgh train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are 5 types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

Why should I buy a railcard?

The main benefit of purchasing a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to break even.

You will need to buy at least £88 of train tickets in a year for the card to be worthwile. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you purchase afterwards, you will spare money.

As an example, train tickets from Eastbourne to Edinburgh cost on average £135.13 (1). When dividing £88 by £135.13 (£88/£135.13 = 0.65), you can see that after only 1 one way journeys from Edinburgh to Eastbourne, the railcard will have paid for itself.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

Railcards enable you to get a third off most adult fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Eastbourne to Edinburgh train £135.13 £90.09 £45.04 0.65

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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