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Trip Overview

The average bus between Gillingham and Eastbourne takes 5h 15m and the fastest bus takes 3h 44m. There is a bus service every few hours from Gillingham to Eastbourne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 15m
Duration
66 mi
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Line 7 bus, line 29 bus, line 500 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Royal Star Arcade to Royal Victoria Placebus bus 7 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to Bus Stationbus bus 29 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cornfield Roadbus bus 500
5h 2m

Gillingham to Eastbourne bus times

Buses run hourly between Gillingham and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at St Faith's Street and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKBrighton & HoveMetrobus11h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKBrighton & HoveMetrobus5h 9m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKBrighton & HoveMetrobus5h 1m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKBrighton & HoveMetrobus4h 40m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKBrighton & HoveMetrobus4h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKBrighton & HoveMetrobus5h 9m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKBrighton & HoveMetrobus5h 1m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKBrighton & HoveMetrobus4h 40m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKBrighton & HoveMetrobus4h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKBrighton & HoveMetrobus5h 9m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKBrighton & HoveMetrobus5h 1m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKBrighton & HoveMetrobus4h 40m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKBrighton & HoveMetrobus4h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKBrighton & HoveMetrobus5h 9m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKBrighton & HoveMetrobus5h 1m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKBrighton & HoveMetrobus4h 40m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKBrighton & HoveMetrobus4h 36m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gillingham to Eastbourne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gillingham to Eastbourne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Gillingham, England and Eastbourne, England?

You can take a bus from Britton Farm Mall to Cornfield Road via St Faith's Street, Royal Star Arcade, Royal Victoria Place, and Bus Station in around 5h 2m.

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