The average bus between Shaftesbury and Eastbourne takes 8h 26m and the fastest bus takes 7h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shaftesbury 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Shaftesbury and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shaftesbury is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at New Canal and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Shaftesbury 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Shaftesbury station and arriving at Eastbourne station via New Canal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Shaftesbury to Eastbourne bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.
Shaftesbury to Eastbourne bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at Old Steine station.
The distance between Shaftesbury and Eastbourne is 175.9 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a bus from The Town Hall to Railway Station via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Terminal 5, Old Steine, and North Street in around 7h 48m.