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How to get fromEast Midlands Airport (EMA) to Eastbourneby train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Eastbourne by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Eastbournetrain train London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
    4h 34m
    £98–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk900
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus bus 500
    9h 1m
    £22–35

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus bus 025
    8h 18m
    £42–95

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Eastbournerideshare rideshare 179.1 mi
    3h 46m

  5. Drive 179.1 mi

    1. Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Eastbournecar car 179.1 mi
    3h 46m
    £44–63

  6. Fly East Midlands Airport to London Gatwick 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
    4h 43m
    £81–156

  7. Fly East Midlands Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EMA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain train
    5h 56m
    £95–304

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, 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
    7h 13m
    £102–375

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Eastbourne by bus and train

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Eastbourne, England?

You can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to Eastbourne via Rail Station Sycamore Road, Long Eaton, London St Pancras Intl, and East Croydon in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Railway Station via St Margaret's Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Old Steine, and North Street in around 8h 18m.

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