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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain train
    5h 15m
    £88–155

  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 Uk940
    9h 20m
    £23–36

  3. 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 Verriersbus bus 502
    7h 52m
    £36–59

  4. Drive  169 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Somersetcar car 169 mi
    3h 33m
    £42–61

  5. Train, fly to Exeter

    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 Tauntontrain train
    6h 40m
    £121–282

  6. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LGW - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    7h 26m
    £116–263

Eastbourne to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar169Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Shovel Lane via Gatwick Airport, Reading, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, and Castle Way in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Memorial Roundabout to Verriers via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 52m.

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