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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Eastbourne to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Farm @ Friday Street (15, Friday Street, Langney) and Old Dave's Gourmet Burger Co. (89 South Street) are great picks.
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 15m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Eastbourne, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Eastbourne to Birmingham takes 1h 58m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £14 for a 2h 10m 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.
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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eastbourne, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southsea, the bus ride to Eastbourne takes 110 miles and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 110 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.
From 5-star hotels such as the The Grand Hotel Eastbourne to great affordable options like the The View 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 £165 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Eastbourne costs £45 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.66 and £23.54. Economy (Audi A1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Eastbourne, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.