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There are 6 ways to get from East Sussex to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Robertsbridge to London Charing Crosstrain train Hastings - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    3h 12m
    £83–176

  2. Bus via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk920
    7h 12m
    £22–33

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210
    7h 11m
    £35–76

  4. Drive 173.8 mi

    1. Drive from East Sussex to Birminghamcar car 173.8 mi
    3h 21m
    £42–61

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LGW - BHX
    6h 47m
    £80–490

  6. Line 53 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Brewers Arms to Railway Stationbus bus 53
    2. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4h 26m
    £70–176

East Sussex to Birmingham by bus

Calendar163Weekly Buses
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between East Sussex, England and Birmingham, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Sussex to Birmingham New Street via Robertsbridge, London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Brewers Arms to Birmingham Coach Station via High Street, Tesco, Gatwick South Terminal, and South Terminal Bus Station in around 7h 11m.

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