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