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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Eastbourne is to bus and train which costs £25 - £65 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Eastbourne is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Cornfield Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, New England Street and Brighton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Eastbourne via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Eastbourne?

The distance between Cardiff and Eastbourne is 216 miles. The road distance is 202.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Cardiff to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Eastbourne bus from?

Cardiff to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Eastbourne train from?

Cardiff to Eastbourne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Eastbourne is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Cardiff to Eastbourne bus arrive?

Cardiff to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Eastbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Eastbourne is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Cardiff to Eastbourne.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Eastbourne?

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Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

There are 992+ hotels available in Eastbourne.

Cardiff to Eastbourne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Eastbourne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 3m
£53–141
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
6h 17m
£26–62
Drive 201.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Eastbournecar 201.4 mi
3h 46m
£49–70
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
6h 16m
£90–202
Train via Southampton
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain Southampton Central - Brighton
5h 45m
£66–168
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Preston Circusbus 025
3. Take the bus from Brighton Station to Cornfield Roadbus 12X / ...
6h 59m
£31–67
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CWL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
6h 57m
£78–305
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
7h 58m
£71–309
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
8h 19m
£229–712

Cardiff to Eastbourne by train and subway

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4h 3mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Eastbourne.

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Distance: 214.3 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Eastbourne, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Eastbourne via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Cornfield Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Preston Circus, New England Street, and Brighton Station in around 6h 59m.

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