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How to get fromEast Sussex to Bristolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from East Sussex to Bristol 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 Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    3h 45m
    £99–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940
    6h 46m
    £22–33

  3. Drive 163.4 mi

    1. Drive from East Sussex to Bristolcar car 163.4 mi
    3h 4m
    £40–57

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LGW - BRS
    7h 31m
    £85–187

  5. Train via Railway Station

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    5h 6m
    £86–187

  6. Train via Southampton

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train Brighton - Southampton Central
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 33m
    £80–157

  7. Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

    1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 200 / ...
    6h 48m
    £34–76

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from East Sussex to Bristol Temple Meads via Robertsbridge, London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Brewers Arms to Bristol Bus Station via High Street, Tesco, Gatwick South Terminal, and Gatwick Airport South Terminal in around 6h 46m.

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