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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Eastbourne is to bus via Birmingham which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Eastbourne is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £75 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cornfield Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Eastbourne via Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Preston to Eastbourne?

The distance between Preston and Eastbourne is 278 miles. The road distance is 287.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Preston to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Eastbourne bus from?

Preston to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Eastbourne train from?

Preston to Eastbourne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Preston to Eastbourne is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Preston to Eastbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Eastbourne train arrive?

Preston to Eastbourne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Eastbourne is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Preston to Eastbourne.

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

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Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

There are 1074+ hotels available in Eastbourne.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 12m
£80–163
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
11h 2m
£32–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 424
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
10h 51m
£56–86
Drive 285.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Eastbournecar 285.6 mi
5h 10m
£71–103
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
5h 48m
£111–343
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
7h 2m
£91–196
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Eastbournetrain
6h 48m
£137–310

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Map of how to get from Preston to Eastbourne.

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Distance: 276 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Eastbourne via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cornfield Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 10h 51m.

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