A new bus route is launching within the next two weeks.

Stagecoach has confirmed that from May 13, the 701 route will run between Eastbourne and Brighton via Seaford and Newhaven.

The service will run hourly from Mondays to Saturdays however will not operate on Sundays.

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Some of the stops will include the Amex Stadium and locations close to the University of Sussex and University of Brighton campuses in Falmer.

The 701 will also connect passengers with the Stagecoach 700 route in Brighton which as far as Littlehampton.

Details of the timetable and full route are yet to be confirmed by Stagecoach.

The new service will operate from the bus company’s Eastbourne depot 

A spokesman for Stagecoach said: "Beep beep, there’s a new bus in town.

"Stagecoach South East are coming to Brighton. Our new 701 service launches on Monday 13 May connecting you to and from Eastbourne and Brighton via the picturesque Seaford and Newhaven.

"Keep checking back for full details and timetable coming soon."