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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Eastbourne is to line 7 bus and line 29 bus and line 54 bus which costs £10 - £12 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Eastbourne is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Cornfield Road via Royal Star Arcade, Royal Victoria Place and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Eastbourne via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Kent to Eastbourne?

The distance between Kent and Eastbourne is 53 miles. The road distance is 44.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £27 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Kent to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Eastbourne bus from?

Kent to Eastbourne bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Royal Star Arcade station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Eastbourne train from?

Kent to Eastbourne train services, operated by Southern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Kent to Eastbourne is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £27 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 7 bus and line 29 bus and line 54 bus, which costs £10 - £12 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Kent to Eastbourne bus arrive?

Kent to Eastbourne bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Royal Victoria Place station.

Where does the Kent to Eastbourne train arrive?

Kent to Eastbourne train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Eastbourne station.

Can I drive from Kent to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Eastbourne is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Kent to Eastbourne.

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

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Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

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Kent to Eastbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, line 7 bus, and line 29 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Kent to Eastbourne by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbournetrain Ashford International - Eastbourne
2h 20m
£28–44
Line 7 bus, line 29 bus, line 54 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Star Arcade to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to Bus Stationbus 29 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cornfield Roadbus 54
4h 40m
£10–12
Drive 44.3 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Eastbournecar 44.3 mi
1h 3m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kent to Eastbournetaxi 44.3 mi
1h 3m
£190–230
Line 510 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Loder Close to Ashford International stationbus 510
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbournetrain Ashford International - Eastbourne
2h 42m

Kent to Eastbourne by train

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2h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 52.6 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Eastbourne hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Cornfield Road via Royal Star Arcade, Royal Victoria Place, and Bus Station in around 4h 40m.

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