What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Eastbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Eastbourne is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £28 - £45 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Eastbourne?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Eastbourne is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Cornfield Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Eastbourne via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Exeter to Eastbourne?

The distance between Exeter and Eastbourne is 244 miles. The road distance is 193.1 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Eastbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £100 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Eastbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Exeter to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Eastbourne bus from?

Exeter to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Eastbourne train from?

Exeter to Eastbourne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Exeter to Eastbourne is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Exeter to Eastbourne bus arrive?

Exeter to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Eastbourne train arrive?

Exeter to Eastbourne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Eastbourne is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Exeter to Eastbourne.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Eastbourne?

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Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

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Exeter to Eastbourne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Eastbourne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 23m
£106–182
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
9h 5m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
8h 12m
£50–74
Drive 192 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Eastbournecar 192 mi
3h 45m
£48–69
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
5h 7m
£105–293
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain Southampton Central - Brighton
5h 47m
£78–153
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
7h 24m
£236–481

Exeter to Eastbourne by train and subway

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Distance: 242.4 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Eastbourne via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Cornfield Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 8h 12m.

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