Day trip from Brighton to Eastbourne
Eastbourne lies 31 km (19 mi) east of Brighton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 31 km (19 mi) apart, Eastbourne is a realistic day trip from Brighton: about 30 min each way by road.
Open Eastbourne in Google Maps
| Brighton | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 283,870 | 101,689 |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | BN2–TR2 | BN21–DL1 |
What to see in Eastbourne
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Towner Eastbourne | 1,500 | — |
The busiest is Towner Eastbourne at 1,500 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Eastbourne
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Staying in Eastbourne
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Common questions
How far is Eastbourne from Brighton?
31 km (19 mi) in a straight line, east of Brighton; by road roughly 37 km (23 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brighton to Eastbourne by road?
About 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brighton and Eastbourne?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.