There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Eastbourne by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 56m£83–182Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Old Steinebus 025
9h 42m£47–79Drive 300.8 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Eastbournecar 300.8 mi
5h 36m£75–108Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
6h 14m£119–353Train, bus
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
11h 9m£48–78Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
7h 17m£97–210Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Eastbournetrain
7h 14m£145–320
Blackpool to Eastbourne by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Eastbourne is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Eastbourne is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £80 - £190.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Cornfield Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and North Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Eastbourne via Preston, Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Blackpool and Eastbourne is 295 miles. The road distance is 302.6 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £80 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Blackpool to Eastbourne, including transfers.
Blackpool to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Eastbourne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Eastbourne is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 42m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Eastbourne, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Eastbourne via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Cornfield Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Old Steine, and North Street in around 9h 42m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Old Steine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Blackpool to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Eastbourne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Eastbourne is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Blackpool to Eastbourne.
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