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
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eastbourne in November
Estimated hotel price
£54
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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Eastbourne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Eastbourne to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 55m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Eastbourne using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Eastbourne takes 135 miles and will cost you around £4. From Gloucester, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 210 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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Eastbourne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Eastbourne to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 55m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Eastbourne using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Eastbourne takes 135 miles and will cost you around £4. From Gloucester, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 210 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 (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,773 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,172 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,254 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,851 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 £65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £113 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Eastbourne

Most booked hotels in Eastbourne

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The View Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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The Lansdowne, Eastbourne
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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The Grand Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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The Pier Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£42+
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The Burlington Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£37+
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Cavendish Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£36+
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Hiring a car in Eastbourne

Hiring a car in Eastbourne costs £37 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

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 £16.13 and £21.51. Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Eastbourne, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Eastbourne costs £37 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

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 £16.13 and £21.51. Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Eastbourne, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

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