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, Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Eastbourne (153 Terminus Road) and Thai Terre - East Dean (The Green) are great picks.

When to visit Eastbourne

Eastbourne in November
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eastbourne in November
Estimated hotel price
£52
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 Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eastbourne, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Eastbourne takes 120 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 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 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 Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eastbourne, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Eastbourne takes 120 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 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

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Eastbourne

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,617 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,563 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,072 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,596 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,085 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,408 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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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 £63 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £112 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)
£127+
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Wellington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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The View Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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The Grand Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£127+
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Eastbourne Riviera Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£37+
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The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£61+
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Hiring a car in Eastbourne

Hiring a car in Eastbourne costs £34 per day, on average, or £69 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.11 and £21.48. The most frequently booked car type in Eastbourne is Compact (Renault Kangoo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Eastbourne costs £34 per day, on average, or £69 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.11 and £21.48. The most frequently booked car type in Eastbourne is Compact (Renault Kangoo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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