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How to get fromDerby to Eastbourneby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Derby to Eastbourne by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Eastbournetrain train London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
    3h 43m
    £90–136

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Uk004 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Old Steinebus bus 025 / ...
    9h 12m
    £35–67

  3. Drive  189.8 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Eastbournecar car 189.8 mi
    4h 2m
    £47–68

  4. Fly from East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EMA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain train
    6h 25m
    £86–183

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus bus 500
    7h 6m
    £82–128

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BHX - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain train
    6h 42m
    £98–263

Derby to Eastbourne by train

Calendar219Weekly Trains
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Eastbourne via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Cornfield Road via London Victoria, Old Steine, and North Street in around 9h 12m.

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