Rome2Rio

How to get fromEastbourne to Brestby train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), ferry, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Brest

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Eastbourne to Brest by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), ferry, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane plane LGW - BES
    5h 4m
    €115–369

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoriabus bus 817
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus bus
    25h
    €97–165

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain train Tgv
    10h 8m
    €324–533

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Chichestertrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Roscoffferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ferry to Carmarthenbus bus 925
    19h 6m

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane plane LHR - BES
    9h 1m
    €311–624

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brestcar car
    8h 53m
    €286–363

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Brestcar car
    11h 59m
    €141–552

Eastbourne to Brest by train, subway, and foot

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€324Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Eastbourne to Brest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 502.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Brest via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Memorial Roundabout to Brest - SNCF Train Station via Old Steine, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 25h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There