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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Eastbourne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £183 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £183, while a flight costs an average of £183.
Distance: 596 km
Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|
£183 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 9h 6m sooner (1h 40m by flight vs 10h 46m by car). Tickets start at around £183 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
The most popular day trips by train from Eastbourne are Brighton, Lewes, Hastings, Bexhill and Royal Tunbridge Wells. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Eastbourne on Omio.
Brighton is a lively seaside city known for its pebble beach, Victorian pier and the Royal Pavilion. Its bohemian lanes, independent shops and strong arts scene give it a relaxed but energetic character.
Lewes is a historic East Sussex town known for its castle, independent shops and famous Bonfire Night celebrations. On the edge of the South Downs, it mixes medieval streets, old pubs and literary and political history.
Hastings is a historic seaside town known for the 1066 battle nearby, its fishing fleet and its compact Old Town. It combines shingle beaches and cliff views with a creative, slightly rough-edged coastal character.
Bexhill is a seaside town in East Sussex known for its broad promenade and the De La Warr Pavilion. It has a calmer, traditional resort character with an easy-going arts scene and a long shingle beach.
Royal Tunbridge Wells is a Kent spa town known for the Pantiles, Georgian architecture and historic chalybeate spring. It mixes genteel streets and green spaces with independent shops and cafés, giving it a calm but polished feel.
Travel to Eastbourne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Belfast to Eastbourne.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Belfast and Eastbourne as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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