There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Eastbourne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
- Take the train from Brighton to Eastbournetrain
4h£56–121Drive 120.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Eastbournecar 120.4 mi
2h 20m£30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Old Steinebus 025
- Take the bus from Brighton Station to Railway Stationbus 12A / ...
6h 50m£34–81Train, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
- Take the bus from Brighton Station to Cornfield Roadbus 12A / ...
4h 43m£49–103
Poole to Eastbourne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Eastbourne is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Eastbourne is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Eastbourne station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Railway Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Old Steine and Brighton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Eastbourne via Southampton Central and Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Poole and Eastbourne is 120 miles. The road distance is 121.1 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Poole to Eastbourne, including transfers.
Poole to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Eastbourne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Eastbourne is to train which takes 4h and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Eastbourne, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Eastbourne via Southampton Central and Brighton in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Railway Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Old Steine, and Brighton Station in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Brighton to Eastbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–25
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Old Steine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01273 886200
- info@buses.co.uk
- Website
- buses.co.uk
Bus from Brighton Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.buses.co.uk/
Bus from Brighton Station to Cornfield Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.buses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Poole to Eastbourne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Eastbourne is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Poole to Eastbourne.
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