Bus from Lewes to Eastbourne (East Sussex)
3 direct routes · about 87 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 20:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Eastbourne (East Sussex) as of 09:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lewes, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~87 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 13 | 05:15 | 20:46 | The Pelham Arms (o/s) | Cornfield Road (Stop C1) | Ringmer, Laughton, Golden Cross, Lower Dicker, Lower Horsebridge, Upper Horsebridge & 3 more |
| 25 | Cuckmere Buses | ~66 min | 3 | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only | 10:35 | 16:35 | Phoenix Causeway (E-bound) | Cornfield Road (Stop C1) | Glyndebourne, Glynde, Beddingham, Firle, Selmeston, Alciston & 7 more |
| 39 | Cuckmere Buses | ~51 min | 3 | Friday to Sunday only | 11:00 | 17:00 | St Andrews Lane (opp) | Birley Centre (o/s) | Selmeston, Alfriston, Litlington, Exceat & East Dean |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lewes 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 28 bus, 25 bus or 39 bus timetable.
Fares from Lewes to Eastbourne
- £3.00 adult single on the 28 (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company)
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 Lewes to Eastbourne?
3 routes run directly from Lewes to Eastbourne: the 28 (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company), the 25 (Cuckmere Buses), the 39 (Cuckmere Buses). The most frequent is the 28, 30 times each weekday — board at The Pelham Arms (o/s) and get off at Cornfield Road (Stop C1), about 87 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lewes to Eastbourne?
Around 87 minutes on the 28, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ringmer, Laughton, Golden Cross, Lower Dicker and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lewes to Eastbourne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:15 and the last around 20:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lewes to Eastbourne?
An adult single from Lewes to Eastbourne is £3.00 on the 28 (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company), from The Pelham Arms (o/s) to Cornfield Road (Stop C1). 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.