What is the cheapest way to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne?

The fastest way to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham (Kent) and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Aldi and arriving at Cornfield Road via Royal Star Arcade, Royal Victoria Place and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Gillingham (Kent) and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Kent) and arriving at Eastbourne via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne?

The distance between Gillingham (Kent) and Eastbourne is 103 miles. The road distance is 53.8 miles.

How do I travel from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne bus from?

Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Royal Star Arcade station.

Where do I catch the Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne train from?

Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.

Train or bus from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 7 bus and line 29 bus and line 500 bus, which costs and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne bus arrive?

Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Royal Victoria Place station.

Where does the Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne train arrive?

Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne.

How do I get a train ticket from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne?

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Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 7 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
3h 5m
£49–107
Drive 53.5 mi
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1. Drive from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbournecar 53.5 mi
1h 22m
£13–19
Line 7 bus, line 29 bus, line 500 bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Star Arcade to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to Bus Stationbus 29 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cornfield Roadbus 500
5h 29m

Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne by train

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Distance: 102.1 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Gillingham (Kent), England and Eastbourne, England?

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Eastbourne via London Victoria in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aldi to Cornfield Road via St Faith's Street, Royal Star Arcade, Royal Victoria Place, and Bus Station in around 5h 29m.

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