Public Transport

Travelling by Train?

From London or Brighton

Getting to Eastbourne and Lewes 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.

From Europe
 

The Eurotunnel runs under the English Channel from Calais in France to Folkestone in England. For Eastbourne and Lewes, the most convenient station is Ashford International, which has direct connections to Paris, Brussels and Lille. From Ashford International, there are frequent trains to Eastbourne and Lewes. You can travel from Ashford International to Lewes in just over 90 minutes, and from Ashford International to Eastbourne in just over 80 minutes with Southern Railway.

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.

Key approach roads:

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

National Express services run direct from London Victoria Coach Station to Eastbourne town centre.

More Information

Stagecoach

Stagecoach operate buses in and around Eastbourne, including services to Hastings. More Information

Coaster Bus

Brighton & Hove Buses also operate Coaster buses between Eastbourne and Brighton, passing through scenic National Park. More Information

Taxis

720 720 Taxis & Airport Transfers

01323 720720

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