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

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Balcombe is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Balcombe is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Balcombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Balcombe. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at Perrymount Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Balcombe?

No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Balcombe. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Balcombe via Haywards Heath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Balcombe?

The distance between Eastbourne and Balcombe is 32 miles. The road distance is 34.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Balcombe without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £16 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Eastbourne to Balcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Balcombe bus from?

Eastbourne to Balcombe bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gildredge Road station.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Balcombe train from?

Eastbourne to Balcombe train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from Eastbourne to Balcombe?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Balcombe is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 500 bus and line 31 bus, which costs and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the Eastbourne to Balcombe bus arrive?

Eastbourne to Balcombe bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Eastbourne to Balcombe train arrive?

Eastbourne to Balcombe train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Haywards Heath station.

Can I drive from Eastbourne to Balcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Balcombe is 34 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Eastbourne to Balcombe.

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

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Where can I stay near Balcombe?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Haywards Heathtrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
1h 4m
£17–33
Drive 34.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Balcombecar 34.2 mi
46 min
£9–13
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Brighton Stationbus 12X / ...
2. Take the train from Brighton to Balcombetrain Brighton - London Bridge / ...
2h 6m
£14–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Eastbourne to Balcombetaxi 34.2 mi
46 min
£70–90
Line 500 bus, line 31 bus
1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Bus Stationbus 500
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Perrymount Roadbus 31 / ...
2h 41m

Eastbourne to Balcombe by train

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Distance: 31.8 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

Southern operates a train from Eastbourne to Haywards Heath hourly. Tickets cost £14–30 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Balcombe via Bus Station, Perrymount Road, and Haywards Heath in around 2h 41m.

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