Day trip from Crawley to Eastbourne
Eastbourne lies 50 km (31 mi) south-east of Crawley, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 50 km (31 mi) apart, Eastbourne is a realistic day trip from Crawley: about 49 min each way by road.
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| Crawley | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 124,008 | 101,689 |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | OX8–SO21 | 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 Crawley?
50 km (31 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Crawley; by road roughly 61 km (38 mi).
How long does it take to get from Crawley to Eastbourne by road?
About 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Crawley 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.