The average bus between Eastbourne and Southwater takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Eastbourne to Southwater. 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 every 2 hours between Eastbourne and Southwater. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Southwater at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Old Steine and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Eastbourne to Southwater? 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 Eastbourne to Southwater. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Southwater station via Old Steine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Eastbourne to Southwater bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Gildredge Road station.
Eastbourne to Southwater bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Eastbourne and Southwater is 52.9 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Lintot Square via Old Steine, Royal Pavilion, and Railway Station in around 3h 24m.