The average bus between Bournemouth and Eastbourne takes 5h 57m and the fastest bus takes 5h 2m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bournemouth to Eastbourne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Bournemouth and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 4:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Eastbourne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Eastbourne station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Bournemouth to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Railway Station.
Book your Bournemouth to Eastbourne bus tickets online with National Express, Brighton & Hove and FlixBus.
The distance between Bournemouth and Eastbourne is 152.4 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Railway Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Old Steine, and Sea Life Centre in around 5h 37m.