How to get here

Travelling by Train?

Getting to Eastbourne by train couldn’t be easier. Southern Railway provide regular, direct services from London Victoria to Eastbourne that take just 90 minutes. From Gatwick Airport, there are also direct services, and these take less than an hour. If you’re travelling along the coast, there are frequent services from Brighton, and the trip will typically take under 40 minutes.

For the latest train times and prices, visit the Southern Rail Website

Travelling by Car?

Eastbourne is just 44 miles south of the M25, under an hour from London Gatwick Airport and 20 mins from Newhaven ferry port. If you're travelling in from the West, the A259 is one of the most spectacular scenic routes on the south coast. This is the route that the Brighton & Hove Coaster buses take between Eastbourne & Brighton.

Familiarise the route with this interactive map

Key approach roads to Eastbourne

From M25 (west), Heathrow and Gatwick Airports: follow the M23 and A27

From M25 (east), Dartford and Stansted: follow the A22

From the east and Dover / Folkestone / Eurotunnel: follow the A259 (plus A20 or M20/A2070 from Dover)

From the west and Newhaven: follow the A27 or scenic A259

Travelling by Bus?

National Express services run direct from London Victoria Coach Station to Eastbourne town centre. For more information, click here

Stagecoach operate buses in and around Eastbourne, including services to Hastings. For more information, click here

Brighton & Hove Buses also operate the scenic Coaster buses between Eastbourne and Brighton. For more information, click here

Taxis

Taxi Ranks can be found on Bolton Road & at Eastbourne Railway Station.

720 720 Taxis & Airport Transfers - call 01323 720720

Call-A-Cab Eastbourne - call 01323 746746

Why not walk it?

If you're lucky enough to live in close proximity to Eastbourne, then why not embrace the concept of the Walking Festival and walk into town to participate in your walk, or to take part in one of our self-guided walks. To help you find your way, head to our maps page and familiarise yourself with the route!