Bus from Downside (Eastbourne) to Old Town (Eastbourne)
5 direct routes · about 6 min · first bus 06:03, last bus 22:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Old Town (Eastbourne) as of 08:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Downside, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stagecoach South East | ~6 min | 29 | Sat 29 · Sun 25 | 06:48 | 22:45 | Central Avenue (opp) | The Lamb (adj) | — |
| 1A | Stagecoach South East | ~6 min | 27 | Sat 26 · Sun 22 | 06:03 | 21:09 | Central Avenue (opp) | The Lamb (adj) | — |
| 4 | Stagecoach South East | ~5 min | 8 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 08:53 | 17:04 | Central Avenue (opp) | The Lamb (adj) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 52, 41
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Stagecoach South East | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:17 | 15:17 | Central Avenue (opp) | The Lamb (adj) | — |
| 41 | Cuckmere Buses | ~48 min | 1 | Tuesdays and Thursdays only | 10:15 | 10:15 | Cobbold Avenue (adj) | The Lamb (adj) | Wannock, Jevington, Friston & East Dean |
Times are for the first boarding point in Downside on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 1 bus, 1A bus, 4 bus, 52 bus or 41 bus timetable.
Fares from Downside to Old Town
- £2.70 adult single on the 1 (Stagecoach South East)
- £1.90 adult single on the 1A, 4 and 52 (Stagecoach South East)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Downside to Old Town?
5 routes run directly from Downside to Old Town: the 1 (Stagecoach South East), the 1A (Stagecoach South East), the 4 (Stagecoach South East), the 52 (Stagecoach South East), the 41 (Cuckmere Buses). The most frequent is the 1, 29 times each weekday — board at Central Avenue (opp) and get off at The Lamb (adj), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Downside to Old Town?
Around 6 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Downside to Old Town?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:03 and the last around 22:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Downside to Old Town?
Adult singles from Downside to Old Town: £2.70 on the 1 (Stagecoach South East); £1.90 on the 1A, 4 and 52 (Stagecoach South East). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.