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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Eastbourne is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Eastbourne is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £90 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Cornfield Road via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Eastbourne?

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

How far is it from Chester to Eastbourne?

The distance between Chester and Eastbourne is 248 miles. The road distance is 256.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £90 - £180.

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

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Eastbourne bus from?

Chester to Eastbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Eastbourne train from?

Chester to Eastbourne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Chester to Eastbourne is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Chester to Eastbourne bus arrive?

Chester to Eastbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Chester to Eastbourne train arrive?

Chester to Eastbourne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Eastbourne is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Chester to Eastbourne.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Eastbourne?

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Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 4m
£94–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
9h 17m
£24–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 210
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
9h 10m
£69–133
Drive 255.1 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Eastbournecar 255.1 mi
4h 50m
£63–91
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
6h 24m
£78–247
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
5h 53m
£120–342
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
6h 58m
£94–282
Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
7h 29m
£164–537
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Eastbournetrain
6h 33m
£149–312

Chester to Eastbourne by bus

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9h 17mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chester to Eastbourne.

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Distance: 246.2 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Eastbourne via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Cornfield Road via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 9h 17m.

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