There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to Eastbourne by train, bus, or car
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 Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
- Take the train from Brighton to Eastbournetrain
3h 47m£48–90Drive 117.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bournemouth to Eastbournecar 117.7 mi
2h 9m£29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
6h 2m£32–48
Bournemouth to Eastbourne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Eastbourne is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Eastbourne is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Cornfield Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Eastbourne via Southampton Central and Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Eastbourne is 114 miles. The road distance is 118.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Bournemouth to Eastbourne, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Eastbourne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Eastbourne is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Eastbourne, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Eastbourne via Southampton Central and Brighton in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Cornfield Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Southampton Central to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to Eastbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–21
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Bournemouth to Eastbourne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Eastbourne is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Bournemouth to Eastbourne.
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