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How to get fromEastbourne to Plymouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Eastbourne to Plymouth 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 Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 44m
    £137–269

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    10h 41m
    £26–40

  3. Drive 234.2 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Plymouthcar car 234.2 mi
    4h 25m
    £57–83

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 31m
    £130–257

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    11h 4m
    £58–141

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 11m
    £231–524

Eastbourne to Plymouth by bus and foot

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Plymouth via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Plymouth Coach Station via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Bristol Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 10h 41m.

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