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.
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?
Visitor Services can book the National Express for you, just ask a member of staff when you visit.
More Information
Stagecoach operate buses in and around Eastbourne, including services to Hastings. More Information
Brighton & Hove Buses also operate Coaster buses between Eastbourne and Brighton, passing through scenic National Park. More Information
Coach Parking
Do you need to park your coach in Eastbourne? Stagecoach have many parking spaces available throughout the day and overnight.
For further information about coach parking in Eastbourne, click here.
Taxis
720 720 Taxis & Airport Transfers
01323 720720
Taxi Ranks can be found on Bolton Road & at Eastbourne Railway Station
Wheelchairs and Scooter Hire
Manual wheelchairs, scooters and power chairs for those with limited mobility can be hired from Shopmobility (Rear exit of The Beacon by Marks and Spencer) - Tel: 01323 439585.
For information on car parking for blue badge holders, taxi hire with wheelchair access and wheelchair route maps, please download the Eastbourne Guide for Disabled People.
Cycle Hire
If you're looking for cycle hire whilst enjoying your visit in Eastbourne then be sure to check out Cadence bike rental.
Discover Eastbourne by e-bike. Our fleet of BMW Active Hybrid e-bikes are available to hire and suitable for all abilities and fitness levels. Just as easy to ride as pedal cycles they give gentle assistance on hillier terrain making them the perfect way to explore our beautiful downland and coastline.
Visit Cadence Cycle Hire for all the information and rental fees.