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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Eastbourne is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Eastbourne is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Cornfield Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, New England Street and Brighton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Eastbourne via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Reading to Eastbourne?

The distance between Reading and Eastbourne is 91 miles. The road distance is 93.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Reading to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Eastbourne bus from?

Reading to Eastbourne bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Eastbourne train from?

Reading to Eastbourne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Reading to Eastbourne is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Reading to Eastbourne bus arrive?

Reading to Eastbourne bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Eastbourne train arrive?

Reading to Eastbourne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Reading to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Eastbourne is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Reading to Eastbourne.

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

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Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

There are 991+ hotels available in Eastbourne.

Reading to Eastbourne - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Eastbourne by train, bus, or car

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 Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
2h 48m
£40–76
Drive 93.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Eastbournecar 93.4 mi
1h 54m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Preston Circusbus 025
3. Take the bus from Brighton Station to Cornfield Roadbus 12X / ...
4h 50m
£44–68

Reading to Eastbourne by train

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 90.8 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Eastbourne via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Cornfield Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, Preston Circus, New England Street, and Brighton Station in around 4h 50m.

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