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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Eastbourne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Eastbourne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €89 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €89, while a train costs an average of €89.
Distance: 150 miles (243 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€89 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Eastbourne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (3h 19m by train vs 3h 44m by car). Tickets start at around €89 compared to roughly €65 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Birmingham to Eastbourne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Eastbourne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:21 AM 3h56 Birmingham 1:17 PM Eastbourne €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:21 AM 3h56 Birmingham 1:17 PM Eastbourne €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:17 AM 3h36 Birmingham 1:53 PM Eastbourne €90 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:45 AM 4h32 Birmingham 2:17 PM Eastbourne €83 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Eastbourne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Eastbourne station (EBN).
- Travel with Southern, Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast to go to Eastbourne by train.
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