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

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Old Steine and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Bournemouth via Brighton and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Bournemouth?

The distance between Eastbourne and Bournemouth is 114 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Eastbourne to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Bournemouth bus from?

Eastbourne to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Gildredge Road station.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Eastbourne to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Bournemouth is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Eastbourne to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Eastbourne to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Old Steine station.

Where does the Eastbourne to Bournemouth train arrive?

Eastbourne to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Brighton station.

Can I drive from Eastbourne to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Bournemouth is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Eastbourne to Bournemouth.

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

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Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2443+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Eastbourne to Bournemouth - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Eastbourne to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Brightontrain
2. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3h 34m
£30–70
Drive 117 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Bournemouthcar 117 mi
2h 8m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Old Steinebus 12X / ...
2. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
5h 50m
£34–71

Eastbourne to Bournemouth by train

210Weekly Trains

3h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 113.7 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Bournemouth via Brighton and Southampton Central in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Bournemouth Station via Old Steine and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 50m.

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