Eastbourne travel guide

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You're Going to Love Eastbourne

With a population of 112,906, Eastbourne is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Eastbourne to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Eastbourne

If you’re looking for affordable options, Farm @ Friday Street (15, Friday Street, Langney) and Old Dave's Gourmet Burger Co. (89 South Street) are great picks.

When to visit Eastbourne

Eastbourne in February
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eastbourne in February
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Eastbourne

Plane

Although Eastbourne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 34 miles from Eastbourne. The shortest domestic flight to Eastbourne departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Eastbourne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Eastbourne to Nottingham takes 1h 46m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 46m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Eastbourne is the busiest station in Eastbourne. Another popular train station is Eastbourne Hampden Park, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Eastbourne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 54 miles from Eastbourne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eastbourne, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Eastbourne takes 130 miles and will cost you around £7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Eastbourne Lower Willingdon, located 4 miles from the city centre of Eastbourne. Eastbourne Church Street, Willingdon is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Eastbourne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 34 miles from Eastbourne. The shortest domestic flight to Eastbourne departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Eastbourne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Eastbourne to Nottingham takes 1h 46m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 46m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Eastbourne is the busiest station in Eastbourne. Another popular train station is Eastbourne Hampden Park, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Eastbourne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 54 miles from Eastbourne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eastbourne, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Eastbourne takes 130 miles and will cost you around £7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Eastbourne Lower Willingdon, located 4 miles from the city centre of Eastbourne. Eastbourne Church Street, Willingdon is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Eastbourne

Airlines serving Eastbourne

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Eastbourne

From 5-star hotels such as the The Grand Hotel Eastbourne to great affordable options like the The View Hotel, Eastbourne offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £160 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Eastbourne

Most booked hotels in Eastbourne

Cleavers Lyng - Guest house
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£83+
The View Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£75+
The Grand Hotel Eastbourne
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£168+
Wellington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£71+
The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£69+
Deans Place Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£122+

Hiring a car in Eastbourne

Hiring a car in Eastbourne costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Eastbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. Economy (Dacia Sandero or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Eastbourne, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Eastbourne costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Eastbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. Economy (Dacia Sandero or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Eastbourne, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.