Travel
Getting to Brighton & Hove is easy wherever you’re from. Our ‘city by the sea’ is under an hour by rail from London or 30 minutes from London Gatwick International Airport.
Getting to Brighton & Hove - UK
By Train
Brighton is served by fast trains from both London Victoria and London Bridge, making the journey less than one hour. The city benefits from strong rail links to the rest of the UK with direct services from the Midlands, North, South West and Wales. Go to ww.nationalrail.co.uk.
By Coach
National Express offers a direct coach service between Brighton and London Heathrow and London Gatwick International Airports. Services run every 30 minutes. A direct coach service to Brighton from London Victoria Coach Station. Go to www.nationalexpress.co.uk.
By Car
Brighton & Hove is easily reachable from the M25 / M23. From the west or east of Brighton, the A27 is the main route into the city.
Getting to Brighton & Hove – Overseas
By Air
Brighton & Hove is just 30 minutes by rail or road from Gatwick International Airport, and 90 minutes from London Heathrow International Airport.
By Eurostar
Travel by Eurostar from France or Belgium to Kings Cross St Pancreas. Then take a direct train from Kings Cross Thameslink to Brighton. Go to www.eurostar.com and www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk.
By Eurotunnel
Travelling to Brighton & Hove is under two hours drive from the Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone. Go to www.eurotunnel.com.
By Ferry
Brighton & Hove is 25 minutes by rail or road from the port of Newhaven. Other major ports – including Dover, Portsmouth, Southampton and Poole – are close by. Go to www.newhavenferryport.co.uk or www.transmancheferries.com.
