Day trip from Eastbourne to Brighton
Brighton lies 31 km (19 mi) west of Eastbourne, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 31 km (19 mi) apart, Brighton is a realistic day trip from Eastbourne: about 30 min each way by road.
| Eastbourne | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 101,689 | 283,870 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | BN21–DL1 | BN2–TR2 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Brighton
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Staying in Brighton
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Common questions
How far is Brighton from Eastbourne?
31 km (19 mi) in a straight line, west of Eastbourne; by road roughly 37 km (23 mi).
How long does it take to get from Eastbourne to Brighton by road?
About 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Eastbourne and Brighton?
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.