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

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There are 6 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 39m
    £63–144

  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 - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk920
    7h 49m
    £22–32

  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 59m
    £43–72

  4. Drive  181.7 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to West Midlandscar car 181.7 mi
    3h 27m
    £46–66

  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 47m
    £81–209

  6. Train, train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Haywards Heathtrain train
    2. Take the train from Haywards Heath to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LCY - BHX
    7h 3m
    £288–615

Eastbourne to West Midlands by train and subway

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Blue Gates via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Colmore Row in around 7h 49m.

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