39 Eastbourne to Lewes via East Dean, Alfriston
Operated by Cuckmere Buses. First bus 10:00, last bus 17:00. 9 journeys on Fridays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 39? 35 other bus routes are numbered 39 elsewhere in the UK — see every 39 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 16:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Centre (o/s) | 10:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 16:00 |
| East Dean Bus Shelter (W-bound) | 10:12 | 12:12 | 14:12 | 16:12 |
| Seven Sisters Park Centre (opp) | 10:18 | 12:18 | 14:18 | 16:18 |
| Tea Gardens and Nursery (opp) | 10:23 | 12:23 | 14:23 | 16:23 |
| Coach Park (adj) | 10:29 | 12:29 | 14:29 | 16:29 |
| Charleston Farmhouse (o/s) | 10:39 | 12:39 | 14:39 | 16:39 |
| St Andrews Lane (opp) | 10:54 | 12:54 | 14:54 | 16:54 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Cuckmere Buses before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Lewes: 4 journeys, first 10:00 towards Eastbourne: 5 journeys, first 11:00
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Lewes: 4 journeys, first 10:00 towards Eastbourne: 5 journeys, first 11:00
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Lewes: 4 journeys, first 10:00 towards Eastbourne: 5 journeys, first 11:00
Route map
All stops on route 39
39 towards Lewes
All 8 stops
- Birley Centre (o/s) Eastbourne
- Gildredge Road (Stop G2) Eastbourne Town Centre
- East Dean Bus Shelter (W-bound) East Dean
- Seven Sisters Park Centre (opp) Exceat
- Tea Gardens and Nursery (opp) Litlington
- Coach Park (adj) Alfriston
- Charleston Farmhouse (o/s) Selmeston
- St Andrews Lane (opp) Lewes
39 towards Eastbourne
All 7 stops
- St Andrews Lane (opp) Lewes
- Charleston Farmhouse (o/s) Selmeston
- Coach Park (adj) Alfriston
- Tea Gardens and Nursery (adj) Litlington
- Seven Sisters Park Centre (o/s) Exceat
- East Dean Bus Shelter (E-bound) East Dean
- Birley Centre (o/s) Eastbourne
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 39 bus?
The first 39 departure on Fridays leaves at 10:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 39 bus?
The last 39 on Fridays leaves its first stop at 17:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 39 bus cost?
The 39 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Cuckmere Buses day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 39 bus?
The 39 is operated by Cuckmere Buses.
Timetable data from Cuckmere Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Cuckmere Buses last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 23 July 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.