What is the cheapest way to get from East Sussex to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from East Sussex to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £19 - £60 and takes 5h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Sussex to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from East Sussex to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between East Sussex and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from East Sussex to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from The Brewers Arms and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Tesco, Gatwick Airport South Terminal and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between East Sussex and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from East Sussex to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Bournemouth via Brighton and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from East Sussex to Bournemouth?

The distance between East Sussex and Bournemouth is 128 miles. The road distance is 120 miles.

How do I travel from East Sussex to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from East Sussex to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from East Sussex to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from East Sussex to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Sussex to Bournemouth bus from?

East Sussex to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Tesco station.

Where do I catch the East Sussex to Bournemouth train from?

East Sussex to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from East Sussex to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from East Sussex to Bournemouth is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £60 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the East Sussex to Bournemouth bus arrive?

East Sussex to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.

Where does the East Sussex to Bournemouth train arrive?

East Sussex to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Brighton station.

Can I drive from East Sussex to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between East Sussex to Bournemouth is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from East Sussex to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2707+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

East Sussex to Bournemouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Sussex to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Brightontrain
2. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
4h 32m
£54–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
5h 59m
£20–59
Drive 119.3 mi
1. Drive from East Sussex to Bournemouthcar 119.3 mi
2h 13m
£29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Brighton Stationbus 12X / ...
2. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
5h 10m
£50–101

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Distance: 127 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from The White Horse Inn to Bournemouth via Gildredge Road, Eastbourne, Brighton, and Southampton Central in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Brewers Arms to Bournemouth Station via High Street, Tesco, Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, London Heathrow Airport T5 -, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 59m.

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