Eastbourne 2017
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there<br />
ARE WE<br />
yet?<br />
Get here quick<br />
Planes, trains, automobiles.<br />
Coaches, boats and bikes.<br />
However you’re planning to travel,<br />
getting to <strong>Eastbourne</strong> is easy.<br />
BY CAR<br />
Just 44 miles south of the M25, key approach roads are from<br />
M23, A27, A23, A22, A267 and the scenic A259 coastal route.<br />
BY AIR<br />
London Gatwick Airport is an hour away by rail or car, with<br />
Heathrow and Stansted airports about two hours drive via the M25.<br />
BY FOOT OR BICYCLE<br />
Walk or cycle the historic South Downs Way, now part of the<br />
National Park - start or finish with a relaxing stay in <strong>Eastbourne</strong>.<br />
The 100 mile route between <strong>Eastbourne</strong> and Winchester takes you<br />
through stunning scenery with youth hostels and guest houses<br />
along the way. www.nationaltrail.co.uk<br />
BY SEA<br />
The nearest ferry service operates just 20 minutes away,<br />
from Newhaven to Dieppe. The Channel Tunnel, Folkestone<br />
and Dover are approximately 1½ hours drive. Portsmouth is<br />
approximately 1¾ hours drive.<br />
www.dfdsseaways.co.uk Tel: 08445 768 836<br />
www.eurotunnel.com Tel: 08443 353 535<br />
BY BOAT<br />
Berthing is available 24 hours a day at <strong>Eastbourne</strong>’s<br />
Sovereign Harbour Marina. Fees apply.<br />
www.premiermarinas.com Tel: 01323 470 099<br />
BY BUS OR COACH<br />
National Express operates an evening service from London<br />
Victoria Coach Station. Local buses are also available.<br />
(London) Tel: 08717 818 178 www.nationalexpress.com<br />
(<strong>Eastbourne</strong>) Tel: 08712 002 233* for timetables<br />
0345 600 2299 all other enquiries www.stagecoachbus.com<br />
(Brighton) Tel: 01273 886 200 www.buses.co.uk<br />
BY RAIL<br />
Southern Railway operates services from London Victoria. To avoid<br />
central London, pick up the service from Gatwick Airport or Haywards<br />
Heath. Eurostar connections to Ashford International are also available.<br />
www.nationalrail.co.uk Tel: 08457 484 950<br />
www.eurostar.com Tel: 08432 186 186<br />
www.southernrailway.com Tel: 08451 272 920<br />
www.traveline.org.uk Tel: 08712 002 233*<br />
Traveline provides journey planning information<br />
about all public transport services.<br />
DISCOVERY TICKET<br />
Save money with the Discovery Ticket offering unlimited travel across<br />
the South Downs National Park and beyond in the South of England.<br />
A family day ticket for up to five people † is just £16 and individual tickets<br />
are £8.50 per adult and £7 per child. The ticket covers the majority of<br />
bus operators in the area ‡ , simply hop on and off as you please.<br />
† Terms and conditions apply – check with the operator. A family is up to 5 people, with a minimum of one<br />
adult and a maximum of two adults. The new Discovery Ticket is valid on the services of all the main bus<br />
operators in West Sussex, East Sussex, Brighton & Hove, East Hampshire, Surrey, Kent & Medway.<br />
‡ only available for 5-15 year olds accompanied by an adult<br />
*Calls cost up to 12p per minute plus network extras.<br />
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