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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Eastbourne is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Eastbourne is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Cornfield Road via Bristol Bus Station and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Eastbourne via Reading and Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Somerset to Eastbourne?

The distance between Somerset and Eastbourne is 206 miles. The road distance is 169.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Somerset to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Eastbourne bus from?

Somerset to Eastbourne bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Eastbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Somerset to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Somerset to Eastbourne is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Somerset to Eastbourne bus arrive?

Somerset to Eastbourne bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Somerset to Eastbourne train arrive?

Somerset to Eastbourne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Eastbourne is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Somerset to Eastbourne.

Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

There are 1073+ hotels available in Eastbourne.

Somerset to Eastbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Somerset to Eastbourne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
5h 37m
£82–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
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
8h 31m
£23–33
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
7h 8m
£45–74
Drive 168.7 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Eastbournecar 168.7 mi
3h 35m
£43–62

Somerset to Eastbourne by bus and train

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5h 37mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.5 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cornfield Road via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 8h 31m.

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