ESS
Eastbourne Pier – Eastbourne Sightseeing
via Meads
Brighton & Hove First 10:00 Last 18:30Every day
Route ESS runs between Eastbourne Pier and Eastbourne Sightseeing via Meads. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Eastbourne Pier |
|---|---|
| Pier | ESS18:0018:30and more |
| Bede's School | ESS17:4018:1018:40and more |
| St John's Road | ESS17:3918:0418:09and more |
| Pier | ESS17:5018:2018:50and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Eastbourne Pier
StopApprox. time
Frequently asked questions about the ESS
- What time is the first and last ESS bus?
- The first ESS of the day departs at 10:00 and the last one departs at 18:30. These are the scheduled departure times of the first and last journeys, which may start from either end of the route — check the timetable above for times at your own stop.
- Does the ESS bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The ESS runs seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Sunday and bank holiday timetables are usually less frequent than weekdays, so check the times above before travelling.
- How long does the ESS bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the ESS takes about 50 minutes between Eastbourne Pier and Eastbourne Sightseeing, running via Meads. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the ESS bus?
- The ESS is operated by Brighton & Hove. For tickets, fares, lost property or complaints about a journey you need to contact them directly — we're an independent service and can't help with those.
Timetable data from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), Department for Transport. Live positions from operator vehicle feeds. Times are subject to change.