Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Eastbourne deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eastbourne in January
Estimated hotel price
£55
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 54 km from Eastbourne. The shortest domestic flight to Eastbourne departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Eastbourne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Eastbourne to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Eastbourne is the busiest station in Eastbourne. Another popular train station is Eastbourne Hampden Park, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Eastbourne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 87 km from Eastbourne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eastbourne, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Eastbourne takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Eastbourne Lower Willingdon, located 6 km from the city centre of Eastbourne. Eastbourne Church Street, Willingdon is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Eastbourne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 54 km from Eastbourne. The shortest domestic flight to Eastbourne departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Eastbourne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Eastbourne to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Eastbourne is the busiest station in Eastbourne. Another popular train station is Eastbourne Hampden Park, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Eastbourne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 87 km from Eastbourne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eastbourne, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Eastbourne takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Eastbourne Lower Willingdon, located 6 km from the city centre of Eastbourne. Eastbourne Church Street, Willingdon is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Eastbourne

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Eastbourne

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 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 £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £161 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Eastbourne

Most booked hotels in Eastbourne

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Cleavers Lyng 16th Century Country House
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Wellington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£81+
View
The View Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£66+
View
The Chatsworth Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£104+
View
The Grand Hotel Eastbourne
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£142+
View
The Strand Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£38+
View

Hiring a car in Eastbourne

Hiring a car in Eastbourne costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Ford Focus 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 £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Eastbourne, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

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