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

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There are 9 ways to get from Eastbourne to Chester 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 Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    4h 45m
    £92–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    9h 56m
    £27–41

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    9h 34m
    £42–73

  4. Drive  254.3 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Chestercar car 254.3 mi
    4h 49m
    £64–92

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 25m
    £111–306

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    6h 36m
    £86–185

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 13m
    £90–227

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LHR - LPL
    8h 22m
    £147–534

  9. Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    7h 39m
    £474–672

Eastbourne to Chester by train and subway

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Chester via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Memorial Roundabout to Chester Bus Interchange via Old Steine, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 34m.

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