What is the cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea is to drive which costs £18 - £26 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £18 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Westgate-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at Carlton Cinema via Bus Station, War Memorial, King Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Westgate-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Margate via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea?

The distance between Eastbourne and Westgate-on-Sea is 79 miles. The road distance is 74.6 miles.

How do I travel from Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea bus from?

Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gildredge Road station.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea train from?

Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 500 bus and line 29 bus and line 7 bus and bus and line 8 bus, which costs and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea bus arrive?

Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea train arrive?

Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea.

Where can I stay near Westgate-on-Sea?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Westgate-on-Sea.

Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 500 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 2m
£43–80
Drive 74.2 mi
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1. Drive from Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Seacar 74.2 mi
1h 40m
£18–26
Line 500 bus, line 29 bus, line 7 bus, bus, line 8 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 King Street to Bus Stationbus X3
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Carlton Cinemabus 8A / ...
6h 41m

Eastbourne to Westgate-on-Sea by train and bus

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3h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and Westgate-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Railway Station via Ashford International, Margate, and Nayland Rock in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Carlton Cinema via Bus Station, War Memorial, Chequers Bus Station, King Street, and Bus Station in around 6h 41m.

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