What is the cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Gillingham?

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Gillingham is to line 51 bus and line 7 bus which costs £6 - £9 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Gillingham?

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Gillingham is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at Jeffery Street via Bus Station, War Memorial and Chequers Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Gillingham (Kent) via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Gillingham?

The distance between Eastbourne and Gillingham is 103 miles. The road distance is 54.3 miles.

How do I travel from Eastbourne to Gillingham without a car?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Gillingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Eastbourne to Gillingham?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Eastbourne to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Gillingham bus from?

Eastbourne to Gillingham bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gildredge Road station.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Gillingham train from?

Eastbourne to Gillingham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from Eastbourne to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Gillingham is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 500 bus and line 29 bus and line 7 bus and line 101 bus, which costs and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Eastbourne to Gillingham bus arrive?

Eastbourne to Gillingham bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Eastbourne to Gillingham train arrive?

Eastbourne to Gillingham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Eastbourne to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Gillingham is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Eastbourne to Gillingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Eastbourne to Gillingham?

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Where can I stay near Gillingham?

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Eastbourne to Gillingham - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 500 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Eastbourne to Gillingham by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
2h 51m
£53–108
Line 51 bus, line 7 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Fire Stationbus 51
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7 / ...
4h 54m
£7–9
Line 500 bus, line 29 bus, line 7 bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Bus Stationbus 500
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to War Memorialbus 29 / ...
3. Take the bus from War Memorial to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7
4. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Jeffery Streetbus 101
4h 30m
Drive 54 mi
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Gillinghamcar 54 mi
1h 22m
£14–19

Eastbourne to Gillingham by train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 102.1 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Gillingham (Kent) via London Victoria in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Jeffery Street via Bus Station, War Memorial, and Chequers Bus Station in around 4h 30m.

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