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 March
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eastbourne in March
Estimated hotel price
£57
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Eastbourne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Eastbourne to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 49m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Eastbourne using National Express or FlixBus. 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Eastbourne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Eastbourne to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 49m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Eastbourne using National Express or FlixBus. 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

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Eastbourne

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Eastbourne

From 5-star hotels such as the The Grand Hotel to great affordable options like the The Burlington Hotel, Eastbourne offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £189 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Wellington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The View Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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The Grand Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£155+
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The Strand Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£38+
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The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£72+
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Hiring a car in Eastbourne

Hiring a car in Eastbourne costs £37 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.92 and £21.22. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Eastbourne, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Eastbourne costs £37 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.92 and £21.22. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Eastbourne, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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