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How to get from Gillingham to Eastbourne by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Gillingham to Eastbourne in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Gillingham station to London Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the 51 bus from Railway Station, Polegate station to Railway Station, Eastbourne Town Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 5151
Walk to Eastbourne
Leaves from Gillingham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gillingham
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Polegate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Polegate
    81 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Polegate
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Roselands
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Eastbourne Town Centre
    ID R2
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Eastbourne
    Walk to
    Eastbourne
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN, SOUTHERN and SOUTHERN

To get from Gillingham to Eastbourne in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Gillingham station to London Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the SOUTHERN bus from Polegate station to Eastbourne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - SOUTHERNSOUTHERN
Leaves from Gillingham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gillingham
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Polegate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Polegate
    81 min
  • 6
    Bus - SOUTHERNSOUTHERN
    Wait for bus
    SOUTHERN
    Bus Replacement: Eastbourne
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Eastbourne
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbourne
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gillingham to Eastbourne

The distance between Gillingham, London and Eastbourne, London is approximately 102.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gillingham to Eastbourne by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Gillingham

Gillingham is located at Gillingham, London and the nearest public transport station is Victoria Street, Gillingham.

Bus stations close to Gillingham:

  • Victoria Street, Gillingham
  • King Street, Gillingham
  • Aldi, Gillingham

Public transport stations close to Eastbourne, London

Eastbourne is located at Eastbourne, London and the nearest public transport station is Eastbourne.

Bus stations close to Eastbourne:

  • Eastbourne
  • Railway Station, Eastbourne Town Centre
  • Gildredge Road, Eastbourne Town Centre

Alternative route by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN, SOUTHERN and SOUTHERN

To get from Gillingham to Eastbourne in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Gillingham station to London Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the SOUTHERN bus from Polegate station to Eastbourne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - SOUTHERNSOUTHERN
Leaves from Gillingham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gillingham
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Polegate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Polegate
    81 min
  • 6
    Bus - SOUTHERNSOUTHERN
    Wait for bus
    SOUTHERN
    Bus Replacement: Eastbourne
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Eastbourne
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbourne
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gillingham to Eastbourne?

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line 51.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gillingham to Eastbourne?

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line SOUTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Eastbourne in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gillingham to Eastbourne in London?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from London Victoria station near Gillingham to London Victoria station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till London Victoria station near Eastbourne in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Gillingham to Eastbourne in London by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Gillingham and Eastbourne in London by train and bus is about 3 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gillingham to get to Eastbourne in London?

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the London Victoria station near Gillingham in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gillingham and Eastbourne in London?

    Get off the train at the London Victoria stop, which is closest to Eastbourne in London.

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