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

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There are 5 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 38m
    £81–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 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
    8h 17m
    £23–33

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 200 / ...
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain train
    7h 9m
    £42–74

  4. Drive  168.7 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Eastbournecar car 168.7 mi
    3h 35m
    £43–61

  5. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain train
    5h 54m
    £100–224

Somerset to Eastbourne by bus and train

Calendar180Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Somerset to Eastbourne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 204.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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 38m. 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 17m.

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