Bus from Eastbourne (East Sussex) to East Dean (East Sussex)
6 direct routes · 11–30 min · first bus 04:58, last bus 23:51 (weekdays); night service N12 runs 00:50–04:00.
Next buses to East Dean (East Sussex) as of 18:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Eastbourne, 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 | ~15 min | 72 | Sat 66 · no Sunday buses | 04:58 | 22:01 | Memorial Roundabout (Stop M1) | East Dean Bus Shelter (W-bound) | Friston |
| 12 | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~15 min | 34 | Sat 34 · Sun 51 | 07:35 | 23:51 | Memorial Roundabout (Stop M1) | East Dean Bus Shelter (W-bound) | — |
| ESS | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~30 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 10:00 | 17:30 | Pier (adj) | The Tiger Inn (adj) | Birling Gap |
| 39 | Cuckmere Buses | ~9 min | 4 | Friday to Sunday only | 10:03 | 16:03 | Gildredge Road (Stop G2) | East Dean Bus Shelter (W-bound) | — |
| N12 | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~11 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 00:50 | 04:00 | Memorial Roundabout (Stop M1) | East Dean Bus Shelter (W-bound) | Friston |
| 41 | Cuckmere Buses | ~46 min | 1 | Tuesdays and Thursdays only | 10:10 | 10:10 | Gildredge Road (Stop G2) | East Dean Bus Shelter (E-bound) | Wannock, Jevington & Friston |
Times are for the first boarding point in Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne to East Dean
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 Eastbourne to East Dean?
6 routes run directly from Eastbourne to East Dean: 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, 72 times each weekday — board at Memorial Roundabout (Stop M1) and get off at East Dean Bus Shelter (W-bound), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Eastbourne to East Dean?
Between 11 minutes on the N12 and 30 on the ESS, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Friston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Eastbourne to East Dean?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:58 and the last around 23:51 — and night service N12 runs 00:50–04:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Eastbourne to East Dean?
Adult singles from Eastbourne to East Dean: £3.00 on the 12X, 12 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.