Visit Eastbourne is the Official guide to hotels, tourist information, short breaks and holidays in Eastbourne. The perfect base to explore all that the South Downs, 1066 country and Sussex weald has to offer. Enjoy Eastbourne's award winning beaches, world-class marina, restored Victorian pier and excellent sunshine record.
Travel by Car or Taxi
Just 44 miles south of the M25 on the south coast, key approach roads include M23, A27, A22 and the scenic coastal A259. Hire a car during your visit or book a taxi, with many offering pre-bookable airport transfers.
Travel by Rail
Frequent direct trains run to London Victoria, Gatwick and Ashford International (Eurostar) – pick up a Daysave ticket for cheap travel, ride the seafront Dotto Train or explore the Sussex Heritage Coast with a Downlander bus/rail travel card.
Travel by Water
Sail into Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour for modern berthing facilities, take a boat trip to Beachy Head, or take a cross-channel trip to France.
Travel by Bus or Coach
Enjoy open topped bus tours of Beachy Head, coach trips to nearby attractions or explore the South Downs and 1066 countryside with the Explorer bus ticket, offering unlimited travel across the Stagecoach network in East Sussex and Kent.
Walk or Cycle
Eastbourne marks the start of the 100 mile South Downs Way for walking, cycling and horse riding. Hire a cycle and tour 1066 heritage routes and the picturesque Cuckoo Trail which links to the National Cycle Network.
Travel by Air
London Gatwick is just an hour by car or rail, Stansted and Heathrow are about 2 hours drive away. Alternatively fly your own aircraft into Shoreham or for helicopters land at the Boship helipad.
