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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Eastbourne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Eastbourne to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Eastbourne takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 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 £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £167 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Eastbourne costs £46 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Eastbourne is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.