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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Eastbourne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £133 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £133, while a flight costs an average of £355.
Distance: 346 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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£133 Average Price Cheapest | £355 Average Price | £68 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Chester to Eastbourne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Eastbourne:
A train is £223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Eastbourne costing on average £355.
Other travel options to Eastbourne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
You'll arrive about 43m sooner (4h 48m by train vs 5h 31m by car). Tickets start at around £133 compared to roughly £68 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.
How to get to Eastbourne from Chester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Chester to Eastbourne is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Eastbourne are Brighton, Lewes, Hastings, Bexhill and Royal Tunbridge Wells. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Eastbourne on Omio.
Brighton is a lively seaside city known for its pebble beach, Victorian pier and the Royal Pavilion. Its bohemian lanes, independent shops and strong arts scene give it a relaxed but energetic character.
Lewes is a historic East Sussex town known for its castle, independent shops and famous Bonfire Night celebrations. On the edge of the South Downs, it mixes medieval streets, old pubs and literary and political history.
Hastings is a historic seaside town known for the 1066 battle nearby, its fishing fleet and its compact Old Town. It combines shingle beaches and cliff views with a creative, slightly rough-edged coastal character.
Bexhill is a seaside town in East Sussex known for its broad promenade and the De La Warr Pavilion. It has a calmer, traditional resort character with an easy-going arts scene and a long shingle beach.
Royal Tunbridge Wells is a Kent spa town known for the Pantiles, Georgian architecture and historic chalybeate spring. It mixes genteel streets and green spaces with independent shops and cafés, giving it a calm but polished feel.
Travel to Eastbourne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chester to Eastbourne.
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Eastbourne:
A train is £223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Eastbourne costing on average £355.
Other travel options to Eastbourne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Eastbourne as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
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