Bus from East Dean (East Sussex) to Eastbourne (East Sussex)
6 direct routes · 8–15 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 01:01 (weekdays); night service N12 runs 01:37–04:37.
Next buses to Eastbourne (East Sussex) as of 07:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in East Dean, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12X | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~12 min | 76 | Sat 66 · no Sunday buses | 06:46 | 00:21 | East Dean Bus Shelter (E-bound) | Cornfield Road (Stop C1) | — |
| 12 | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~12 min | 37 | Sat 37 · Sun 50 | 05:35 | 01:01 | East Dean Bus Shelter (E-bound) | Cornfield Road (Stop C1) | — |
| ESS | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~15 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 10:30 | 18:00 | The Tiger Inn (adj) | Terminus Road (arrivals) | — |
| 39 | Cuckmere Buses | ~9 min | 4 | Friday to Sunday only | 11:42 | 17:42 | East Dean Bus Shelter (E-bound) | Birley Centre (o/s) | — |
| N12 | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~8 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 01:37 | 04:37 | East Dean Bus Shelter (E-bound) | Cornfield Road (Stop C1) | — |
| 41 | Cuckmere Buses | ~46 min | 1 | Tuesdays and Thursdays only | 15:00 | 15:00 | East Dean Bus Shelter (W-bound) | Cornfield Road (Stop C1) | Friston, Jevington & Wannock |
Times are for the first boarding point in East Dean 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 12X bus, 12 bus, 39 bus, N12 bus or 41 bus timetable.
Fares from East Dean to Eastbourne
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 East Dean to Eastbourne?
6 routes run directly from East Dean to Eastbourne: the 12X (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company), the 12 (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company), the ESS (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company), the 39 (Cuckmere Buses), the N12 (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company), the 41 (Cuckmere Buses). The most frequent is the 12X, 76 times each weekday — board at East Dean Bus Shelter (E-bound) and get off at Cornfield Road (Stop C1), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from East Dean to Eastbourne?
Between 8 minutes on the N12 and 15 on the ESS, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from East Dean to Eastbourne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:35 and the last around 01:01 — and night service N12 runs 01:37–04:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from East Dean to Eastbourne?
Adult singles from East Dean to Eastbourne: £3.00 on the 12X, 12, ESS and N12 (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company). 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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.