Day trip from Croydon to Eastbourne
Eastbourne lies 73 km (46 mi) south of Croydon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 73 km (46 mi) apart, Eastbourne is a realistic day trip from Croydon: about 1 h 12 min each way by road.
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| Croydon | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 173,314 | 101,689 |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | CR0–SG8 | 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 Croydon?
73 km (46 mi) in a straight line, south of Croydon; by road roughly 90 km (56 mi).
How long does it take to get from Croydon to Eastbourne by road?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Croydon 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.