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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 38m
    £91–175

  2. Bus via Bristol

    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 23m
    £23–36

  3. Bus

    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
    6h 53m
    £46–107

  4. Drive 168.7 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Eastbournecar car 168.7 mi
    3h 35m
    £42–60

  5. Bus to Bristol Airport, 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
    6h 4m
    £83–184

  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 37m
    £121–259

Somerset to Eastbourne by bus and train

Calendar194Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.3 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 Verriers to Railway Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Old Steine, and North Street in around 6h 53m.

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