Bus from Old Town (Eastbourne) to Downside (Eastbourne)
5 direct routes · 5–18 min · first bus 06:16, last bus 23:43 (weekdays).
Next buses to Downside (Eastbourne) as of 11:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Old Town, 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 | ~5 min | 29 | Sat 29 · Sun 23 | 06:58 | 23:43 | The Lamb (opp) | Beechy Avenue (adj) | — |
| 1A | Stagecoach South East | ~8 min | 29 | Sat 28 · Sun 24 | 06:16 | 22:18 | The Lamb (opp) | Rodmill Drive Top (NE-bound) | — |
| 4 | Stagecoach South East | ~18 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 08:35 | 16:46 | The Lamb (opp) | Central Avenue (opp) | — |
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 | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:03 | 08:03 | The Lamb (opp) | Rodmill Drive Top (NE-bound) | — |
| 41 | Cuckmere Buses | ~42 min | 1 | Tuesdays and Thursdays only | 14:53 | 14:53 | The Lamb (opp) | Cobbold Avenue (opp) | East Dean, Friston, East Dean, Jevington & Wannock |
Times are for the first boarding point in Old Town 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 Old Town to Downside
- £2.00 adult single on the 1 and 4 (Stagecoach South East)
- £2.90 adult single on the 1A 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 Old Town to Downside?
5 routes run directly from Old Town to Downside: 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 The Lamb (opp) and get off at Beechy Avenue (adj), about 5 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Old Town to Downside?
Between 5 minutes on the 1 and 18 on the 4, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Old Town to Downside?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:16 and the last around 23:43. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Old Town to Downside?
Adult singles from Old Town to Downside: £2.00 on the 1 and 4 (Stagecoach South East); £2.90 on the 1A 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.