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

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There are 5 ways to get from Somerset to Eastbourne by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain train London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
    5h 11m
    £91–169

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hospital Grounds to Bus Stationbus bus U2
    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
    11h 12m
    £26–39

  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 South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus bus 500
    7h 42m
    £48–71

  4. Drive  168.7 mi

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

  5. Train via Reading

    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
    6h 11m
    £88–156

Somerset to Eastbourne by bus, train, and subway

Calendar177Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Somerset to Eastbourne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Verriers to Cornfield Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 7h 42m.

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