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How to get fromSomerset to Eastbourneby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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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 33m
    £87–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Verriers to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus bus 025
    7h 2m
    £38–62

  3. Drive  168.7 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Eastbournecar car 168.7 mi
    3h 35m
    £42–61

  4. Fly from Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain train
    7h 4m
    £98–229

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 174 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    8h 21m
    £65–113

  6. Train to Exeter, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain train
    7h 31m
    £121–293

Somerset to Eastbourne by bus and train

Calendar182Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Eastbourne via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Reading, and Gatwick Airport in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Verriers to Cornfield Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Old Steine, and North Street in around 7h 2m.

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