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

The cheapest way to get from East Sussex to Southampton is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Sussex to Southampton is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between East Sussex and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from East Sussex to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from The Brewers Arms and arriving at Coach Station via Tesco, Gatwick Airport South Terminal and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between East Sussex and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from East Sussex to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Southampton Central via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from East Sussex to Southampton?

The distance between East Sussex and Southampton is 99 miles. The road distance is 87.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Sussex to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from East Sussex to Southampton, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from East Sussex to Southampton?

The best way to get from East Sussex to Southampton is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the East Sussex to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the East Sussex to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from East Sussex to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between East Sussex to Southampton is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from East Sussex to Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2039+ hotels available in Southampton.

East Sussex to Southampton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Brightontrain Eastbourne - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
3h 48m
£42–89
Drive 86.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Sussex to Southamptoncar 86.6 mi
1h 45m
£21–31
Line 53 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Brewers Arms to Railway Stationbus 53
2. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Brighton Stationbus 12X / ...
3. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
4h 26m
£38–74
Bus
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 Coach Stationbus 032
5h 48m
£22–43

East Sussex to Southampton by bus and train

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 98.4 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a bus from The White Horse Inn to Southampton Central via Gildredge Road, Eastbourne, and Brighton in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Brewers Arms to Coach Station via High Street, Tesco, Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, London Heathrow Airport T5 -, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 48m.

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