There are 3 ways to get from Eastbourne to Chilham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
2h 3m£24–41Drive 53.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Eastbourne to Chilhamcar 53.1 mi
1h 17m£14–19Line 99 bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Railway Stationbus 99 / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
4h 8m£17–27
Eastbourne to Chilham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Chilham is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Chilham is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £13 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Chilham station. However, there are services departing from Cornfield Road and arriving at Railway Station via Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Chilham. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Chilham via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Eastbourne and Chilham is 52 miles. The road distance is 53.4 miles.
The best way to get from Eastbourne to Chilham without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £23 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Eastbourne to Chilham, including transfers.
Eastbourne to Chilham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Cornfield Road station.
Eastbourne to Chilham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
The best way to get from Eastbourne to Chilham is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 99 bus and line 101 bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and Chilham, England?
Southern operates a train from Eastbourne to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cornfield Road to Chilham via Railway Station, Railway Station, Rye, and Ashford International in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Southern
Bus from Cornfield Road to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
Bus from Railway Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
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Eastbourne to Chilham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Railway Station.
Eastbourne to Chilham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Chilham is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Eastbourne to Chilham.
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