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Cities Near Eastbourne

Cities near Eastbourne, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Hastings, Brighton, Royal Tunbridge Wells. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Eastbourne, UK is Hastings, about 14 mi (22 km) away — roughly 27 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Hastings14 mi / 22 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Brighton19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Royal Tunbridge Wells25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
Worthing29 mi / 47 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Crawley31 mi / 50 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Maidstone36 mi / 58 km1 hr 4 minDrive/railDay trip
Ashford37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
Redhill38 mi / 61 km1 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip
Bognor Regis42 mi / 68 km1 hr 16 minDrive/railDay trip
Chatham43 mi / 70 km1 hr 18 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Eastbourne

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Hastings, Brighton, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Worthing, Crawley. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Eastbourne include Hastings, Brighton, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Worthing, Crawley. The closest is Hastings, about 14 miles (22 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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