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How to get fromIlminster to Eastbourneby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain train
    5h 39m
    £88–161

  2. Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus bus 500
    9h 11m
    £24–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 200 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus bus 500
    8h 57m
    £30–51

  4. Drive  163.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ilminster to Eastbournecar car 163.2 mi
    3h 13m
    £41–59

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Eastbournetrain train
    6h 18m
    £82–163

  6. Line 30 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market House to Rail Stationbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    5. Take the train from Brighton to Eastbournetrain train
    6h 59m
    £72–140

Ilminster to Eastbourne by bus and train

Calendar187Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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, Reading, and Gatwick Airport in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Cornfield Road via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 8h 57m.

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