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
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eastbourne in November
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 34 miles 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Eastbourne to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £28 for a 1h 28m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eastbourne, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Eastbourne takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 135 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Eastbourne, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Eastbourne to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £28 for a 1h 28m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eastbourne, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Eastbourne takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 135 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 (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,520 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,288 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 £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £143 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)
£129+
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The Alfriston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£228+
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Wellington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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The View Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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The Grand Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£161+
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Eastbourne Riviera Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Eastbourne

Hiring a car in Eastbourne costs £42 per day, on average, or £84 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Eastbourne costs £42 per day, on average, or £84 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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