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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Eastbourne is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Eastbourne is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Eastbourne station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Railway Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and North Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Exeter Central and arriving at Eastbourne via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Exeter to Eastbourne?

The distance between Exeter and Eastbourne is 231 miles. The road distance is 193.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £95 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Exeter to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Eastbourne bus from?

Exeter to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Eastbourne train from?

Exeter to Eastbourne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Exeter to Eastbourne is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £95 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Exeter to Eastbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Eastbourne train arrive?

Exeter to Eastbourne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Eastbourne is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Exeter to Eastbourne.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Eastbourne?

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Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junctiontrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 48m
£98–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025
7h 46m
£47–112
Drive 192 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Eastbournecar 192 mi
3h 43m
£47–68
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
5h 36m
£112–274
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain Southampton Central - Brighton
5h 50m
£88–190
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
6h 34m
£87–163
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
7h 24m
£217–484
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Eastbournetrain
7h 56m
£201–594
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
7h 55m
£307–681

Exeter to Eastbourne by train

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Distance: 230 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Exeter Central to Eastbourne via Clapham Junction in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Railway Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Old Steine, and North Street in around 7h 46m.

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