Bury St Edmunds to Eastbourne: Road Trip Guide & Distance

103.7 miles 166.9 km · straight line
129.6 miles estimated 208.6 km · driving distance
2h 36min estimated drive time
£20 - £24 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
190° S bearing direction

How far is Bury St Edmunds from Eastbourne?

The distance from Bury St Edmunds to Eastbourne is 103.7 miles (166.9 km) as the crow flies. Eastbourne is located S of Bury St Edmunds. By car, the driving distance is approximately 129.6 miles, taking about 2h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bury St Edmunds and Eastbourne. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bury St Edmunds to Eastbourne

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 36min £20 - £24 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 7min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 28min $16–$45* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bury St Edmunds & Eastbourne

Quick Facts

Bury St Edmunds
52.25°N, 0.71°E
Europe/London
52m elevation
Eastbourne
50.77°N, 0.28°E
Europe/London
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 35 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 240.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients