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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    3h 12m
    £62–141

  2. Bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk920
    7h 1m
    £20–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210
    7h
    £27–43

  4. Drive  179.5 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Birminghamcar car 179.5 mi
    3h 23m
    £45–64

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, 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
    5h 33m
    £80–236

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LCY - BHX
    6h 22m
    £208–464

Eastbourne to Birmingham by bus

Calendar168Weekly Buses
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Birmingham New Street via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Birmingham Coach Station via Gatwick South Terminal and South Terminal Bus Station in around 7h.

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