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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Eastbourne is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 8h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Eastbourne is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Cornfield Road via Bus Station, Hospital Outpatients, Cambridge and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Eastbourne via Cambridge and East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Eastbourne?

The distance between Stanstead and Eastbourne is 154 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Eastbourne without a car is to line 43 bus and train which takes 5h 13m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Stanstead to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Eastbourne bus from?

Stanstead to Eastbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge station.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Eastbourne train from?

Stanstead to Eastbourne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Bury St Edmunds station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Eastbourne is to bus which takes 8h 44m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £160 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Stanstead to Eastbourne bus arrive?

Stanstead to Eastbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Stanstead to Eastbourne train arrive?

Stanstead to Eastbourne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cambridge station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Eastbourne is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Stanstead to Eastbourne.

Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

There are 1085+ hotels available in Eastbourne.

Stanstead to Eastbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, line 43 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 43 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Groves Closebus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clapham Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Eastbournetrain
5h 13m
£73–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk066
2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
8h 44m
£19–30
Drive 114.6 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Eastbournecar 114.6 mi
2h 26m
£28–41
Train
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to East Croydontrain
3. Take the train from East Croydon to Eastbournetrain
6h 7m
£80–155
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025
9h 27m
£44–99

Stanstead to Eastbourne by bus and train

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 153.3 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Cornfield Road via Bus Station, Hospital Bus Station, Hospital Outpatients, The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Cambridge, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scotchford Bridge to Eastbourne via Arc Shopping Centre, Bus Station, Railway Station, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, and East Croydon in around 6h 7m.

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