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How to get fromEastbourne to Cardiffby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Eastbourne to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 19m
    £97–199

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940
    6h 57m
    £37–70

  3. Drive 199.9 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Cardiffcar car 199.9 mi
    3h 44m
    £50–72

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LGW - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 59m
    £68–218

  5. Train via Southampton

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train Brighton - Southampton Central
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train Fareham - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 23m
    £92–185

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Old Steinebus bus 12A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    7h 53m
    £44–106

Eastbourne to Cardiff by train and subway

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Cardiff Central via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Sophia Gardens via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 53m.

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