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 54 km 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 Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eastbourne, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Eastbourne takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 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 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 Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eastbourne, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Eastbourne takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 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

Airlines serving Eastbourne

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 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)
£72+
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 £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. 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 £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. Economy (Dacia Sandero or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Eastbourne, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.