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

The cheapest way to get from Wells to Eastbourne is to bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which costs £21 - £35 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wells to Eastbourne is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Wells and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Wells to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from The Liberty and arriving at Cornfield Road via Cenotaph, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and North Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Wells and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Wells to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Eastbourne via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Wells to Eastbourne?

The distance between Wells and Eastbourne is 198 miles. The road distance is 154.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wells to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Wells to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wells to Eastbourne bus from?

Wells to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Wells to Eastbourne train from?

Wells to Eastbourne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.

Train or bus from Wells to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Wells to Eastbourne is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Wells to Eastbourne bus arrive?

Wells to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Old Steine station.

Where does the Wells to Eastbourne train arrive?

Wells to Eastbourne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Wells to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Wells to Eastbourne is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Wells to Eastbourne.

Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

There are 1074+ hotels available in Eastbourne.

Wells to Eastbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 171 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Wells to Eastbourne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to London Paddingtontrain Exeter St Davids - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 11m
£138–214
Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
8h 12m
£22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Old Steinebus G7
2. Take the bus from North Street to Cornfield Roadbus 12X / ...
6h 42m
£28–47
Drive 153.3 mi
1. Drive from Wells to Eastbournecar 153.3 mi
3h 8m
£39–55
Line 171 bus, train
1. Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus 173 / ...
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
5h 17m
£81–141
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Liberty to Bus Stationbus 174
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
6h 49m
£69–121

Wells to Eastbourne by bus, train, and subway

174Weekly Services

5h 17mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.9 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Wells to Eastbourne via Castle Cary, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Liberty to Cornfield Road via Cenotaph, Sewage Works, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Old Steine, and North Street in around 6h 42m.

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