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

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There are 4 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 46m
    £87–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G5
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Old Steinebus bus G7
    8h 25m
    £31–52

  3. Drive  163.2 mi

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

  4. 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 58m
    £70–140

Ilminster to Eastbourne by bus and train

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Eastbourne via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Reading, and Gatwick Airport in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Cornfield Road via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Old Steine, and North Street in around 8h 25m.

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