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How to get fromEastbourne to West Midlandsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Eastbourne to West Midlands 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 40m
    £72–173

  2. Bus

    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 - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk920
    7h 33m
    £22–35

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210
    6h 55m
    £51–113

  4. Drive 181.7 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to West Midlandscar car 181.7 mi
    3h 27m
    £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 52m
    £78–491

  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 52m
    £212–540

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LHR - BHX
    7h 34m
    £95–349

Eastbourne to West Midlands by train, bus, and foot

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Smethwick Rolfe Street via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Blue Gates via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Newhall Street in around 7h 33m.

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