What is the cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Eastbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Eastbourne is to bus and train which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Eastbourne?

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Eastbourne is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Cornfield Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Eastbourne via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Eastbourne?

The distance between Cheltenham and Eastbourne is 191 miles. The road distance is 158.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cheltenham to Eastbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £80 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Cheltenham to Eastbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Cheltenham to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Eastbourne bus from?

Cheltenham to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Eastbourne train from?

Cheltenham to Eastbourne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Eastbourne is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Eastbourne bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Eastbourne train arrive?

Cheltenham to Eastbourne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Eastbourne is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Cheltenham to Eastbourne.

How do I get a train ticket from Cheltenham to Eastbourne?

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Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

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Cheltenham to Eastbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Eastbourne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 6m
£84–143
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
5h 25m
£34–54
Drive 157.7 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Eastbournecar 157.7 mi
3h 5m
£39–57
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
4h 41m
£75–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
6h 52m
£40–57

Cheltenham to Eastbourne by train and subway

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Distance: 189.9 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Eastbourne via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Cornfield Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 6h 52m.

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