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 £50 - £100 and takes 9h 12m.

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 2m and costs £60 - £290.

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 Pool Meadow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, New England Street and Brighton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

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 2m.

How far is it from Chester to Eastbourne?

The distance between Chester and Eastbourne is 248 miles. The road distance is 256.2 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 2m and costs £60 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m 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 2m and costs £60 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Chester to Eastbourne bus arrive?

Chester to Eastbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry 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 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Chester to Eastbourne.

How do I get a train 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 2m
£62–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Preston Circusbus 025
9h 12m
£51–97
Drive 254.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Eastbournecar 254.7 mi
4h 51m
£63–91
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 54m
£75–276
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
4. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
7h 39m
£89–222
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 11m
£69–201
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 57m
£72–248
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 44m
£132–409
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 43m
£96–273

Chester to Eastbourne by train and subway

82Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Eastbourne.

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Distance: 246.2 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Cornfield Road via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Preston Circus, New England Street, and Brighton Station in around 9h 12m.

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