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

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Chester is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Chester is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £55 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Chester. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Chester via Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Chester?

The distance between Eastbourne and Chester is 248 miles. The road distance is 253 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £55 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Eastbourne to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Chester bus from?

Eastbourne to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Eastbourne to Chester?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Chester is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £55 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Eastbourne to Chester bus arrive?

Eastbourne to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Eastbourne to Chester train arrive?

Eastbourne to Chester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Eastbourne to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Chester is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Eastbourne to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 985+ hotels available in Chester.

Eastbourne to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Chester. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Old Steine, London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

There are 9 ways to get from Eastbourne to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 45m
£56–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
9h 49m
£37–61
Drive 251.6 mi
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Chestercar 251.6 mi
4h 55m
£61–88
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 22m
£71–273
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain
8h 2m
£67–208
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 51m
£63–167
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 5m
£62–191
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Haywards Heathtrain
2. Take the train from Haywards Heath to London Bridgetrain
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
8h 16m
£254–746
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 56m
£97–272

Eastbourne to Chester by train and subway

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4h 45mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest 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 Gildredge Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Old Steine, London Heathrow Airport, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 9h 49m.

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