There are 5 ways to get from Eastbourne to Woolacombe by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 54m£169–278Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
11h 29m£45–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Oxf
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
9h 52m£53–94Drive 226.6 mi
- Drive from Eastbourne to Woolacombecar 226.6 mi
4h 52m£57–82Train, fly
- Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 23m£123–277
Eastbourne to Woolacombe by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Woolacombe is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Woolacombe is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Woolacombe. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at Sands via Old Steine, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and St James' Place Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Woolacombe. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Barnstaple via Victoria station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Eastbourne and Woolacombe is 294 miles. The road distance is 228 miles.
The best way to get from Eastbourne to Woolacombe without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £160 - £280.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Eastbourne to Woolacombe, including transfers.
Eastbourne to Woolacombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.
Eastbourne to Woolacombe train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
The best way to get from Eastbourne to Woolacombe is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £160 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 29m.
What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and Woolacombe, England?
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Woolacombe via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, and Barnstaple in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Sands via Old Steine, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St James' Place Gardens in around 11h 29m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–300
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £85–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–210
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £230–750
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–22
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
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Booking & Getting There
Eastbourne to Woolacombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Eastbourne to Woolacombe train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Woolacombe is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Eastbourne to Woolacombe.
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