🚌 Bus from Brighton to Eastbourne
5 direct routes · about 87 min · first bus 04:39, last bus 00:00 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~87 min | 85 | 04:39 | 00:00 | Sea Life Centre (Stop P1) |
| 12X | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~71 min | 74 | 05:55 | 23:25 | Brighton Station (Stop B5) |
| 13X | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~80 min | 46 | 08:45 | 18:20 | Brighton Station (Stop B5) |
| 28 | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~113 min | 38 | 06:06 | 20:15 | Churchill Square (Stop C2) |
| N12 | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~57 min | 4 | 00:45 | 03:45 | Brighton Station (Stop B5) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Brighton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Brighton to Eastbourne?
5 routes run directly from Brighton to Eastbourne: the 12 (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company), the 12X (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company), the 13X (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company), the 28 (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company), the N12 (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company).
How long does the bus take from Brighton to Eastbourne?
Around 87 minutes on the 12, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Brighton to Eastbourne?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 12) leaves around 04:39 and the last around 00:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Brighton to Eastbourne?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.