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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 bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 150 miles (243 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Eastbourne:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Eastbourne costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Eastbourne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Eastbourne
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.
W34130+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
G2630710:47 AM3h30Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:17 PMEastbourne station (EBN)$911One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
W34130+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
G2630710:47 AM3h30Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:17 PMEastbourne station (EBN)$911One-way2 transfers
Fastest
W34130+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
G2630710:47 AM3h30Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:17 PMEastbourne station (EBN)$911One-way2 transfers
Other options
W34271+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
C8283010:17 AM3h36Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:53 PMEastbourne station (EBN)$1021One-way2 transfers
W33940+
G26301+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria9:47 AM3h30Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:17 PMEastbourne station (EBN)$1171One-way2 transfers
W34207+
C82820+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria9:17 AM3h34Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:51 PMEastbourne station (EBN)$1251One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Eastbourne:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Eastbourne costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Eastbourne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z).
- Travel with Southern, Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast to go to Eastbourne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Eastbourne by bus.
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