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

The cheapest way to get from Ilminster to Eastbourne is to bus via Bristol which costs £21 - £35 and takes 11h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilminster to Eastbourne is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Ilminster and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilminster to Eastbourne station. However, there are services departing from Orchard Vale and arriving at Railway Station via County Hall, Heathrow Central Bus Station and North Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Ilminster and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Ilminster to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Eastbourne via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Ilminster to Eastbourne?

The distance between Ilminster and Eastbourne is 227 miles. The road distance is 164.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilminster to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Ilminster to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilminster to Eastbourne bus from?

Ilminster to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Where do I catch the Ilminster to Eastbourne train from?

Ilminster to Eastbourne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Ilminster to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Ilminster to Eastbourne is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h.

Where does the Ilminster to Eastbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ilminster to Eastbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilminster to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilminster to Eastbourne is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Ilminster to Eastbourne.

Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

There are 1084+ hotels available in Eastbourne.

Ilminster to Eastbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 30 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilminster to Eastbourne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
5h 8m
£96–201
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
11h 7m
£21–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025
9h
£47–114
Drive 163.2 mi
1. Drive from Ilminster to Eastbournecar 163.2 mi
3h 13m
£41–58
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Eastbournetrain
6h 13m
£86–193
Line 30 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market House to Rail Stationbus 30
2. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
5. Take the train from Brighton to Eastbournetrain
6h 39m
£77–164

Ilminster to Eastbourne by bus, train, and subway

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5h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 225.3 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Eastbourne via Waterstones, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Railway Station via Waterstones, County Hall, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Old Steine, and North Street in around 9h.

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