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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Eastbourne is to fly and train which costs £55 - £160 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Eastbourne is to fly and train which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Eastbourne station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Railway Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sea Life Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Eastbourne via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Eastbourne?

The distance between Edinburgh and Eastbourne is 462 miles. The road distance is 441.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Edinburgh to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Eastbourne bus from?

Edinburgh to Eastbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Eastbourne train from?

Edinburgh to Eastbourne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Eastbourne is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £210 and takes 12h 43m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Eastbourne bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Eastbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Eastbourne train arrive?

Edinburgh to Eastbourne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Eastbourne is 442 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Edinburgh to Eastbourne.

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

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Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Eastbourne.

Edinburgh to Eastbourne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Eastbourne by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
6h 9m
£145–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025
12h 43m
£54–208
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
11h 42m
£103–243
Drive 439.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Eastbournecar 439.1 mi
8h 7m
£107–154
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
4h 25m
£58–160
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
5h 25m
£116–346
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
5h 25m
£120–334
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
5h 5m
£73–202
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to East Croydontrain
3. Take the train from East Croydon to Eastbournetrain
5h 38m
£86–220
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
5h 47m
£84–226
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to East Croydontrain
4. Take the train from East Croydon to Eastbournetrain
6h 18m
£107–242

Edinburgh to Eastbourne by train and subway

200Weekly Services

6h 9mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 459 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Eastbourne, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Eastbourne via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Railway Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Old Steine, and Sea Life Centre in around 12h 43m.

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