Transport and travel


By Train

Brighton is well served by trains from all parts of the country. There are up to six trains an hour from London, including fast services from Victoria and London Bridge stations. Thameslink run up to four trains an hour from five central London stations. There are also direct trains from parts of Scotland, the North West, West Midlands, the West Country and South Wales. Bicycles can be taken on most trains and are carried free of charge.

Please call National Rail Enquiries on 0345 484950 or Connex on 0870 6030405 for information on train times and ticket prices. Advice on your return journey and ticketing facilities will be available at the Connex stand (12).

By Coach

National Express coaches provide a service from other major towns and cities around the UK, and 'limited stop' buses operate from other parts of East and West Sussex, Kent and Hampshire. For information on times and fares please call:
National Express telephone 0990 808080

By Road

Brighton is easily reached via the M23/A23 which connects with the M25. From the East or West the A27 and A259 offer easy access. Please see Getting to the Brighton Centre and the map opposite showing the suggested route to the Brighton Centre avoiding the town centre, one-way system and congested traffic.

Car Parking

Unless your hotel offers free parking, you might find it easier to come by train or coach, as parking your car can be very expensive in Brighton.

Brighton operates a voucher parking system at £1 per hour in the inner zone, vouchers are available from shop and garages displaying the voucher sign. The scheme operates from Monday to Saturday, 09.00 - 18.00 and during the same times on Sunday for sea front parking.

There are several NCP car parks in the centre of town, charges range from 50p to 90p per hour with 24-hour rates at around £10.50. Further information is available from NCP on 01273 329145. Brighton operates an efficient Park & Ride service from three sites on the outskirts of town. For Park & Ride information telephone 01273 292480 for details.

Town Buses

Brighton has several bus companies which ply the main routes around Brighton with fares starting at 60p per journey.
For Bus information telephone 01273 886200.

There are various taxi companies and fares are relatively cheap - you should not need to pay more than £3 - £4 for a reasonable journey.

Getting to the Brighton Centre

If you must drive to the Brighton Centre or Stakis Brighton Metropole, this is a suggested route avoiding the congestion of the town centre.

From the A23 coming from London, turn left towards the A27 and then take the first left onto the A27 heading towards Worthing. Take the next junction off the A27 which is sign posted Hove. At the top of the slip road take the second exit off the roundabout and proceed down Dyke Road.

After about 1.2 miles turn right into the Droveway. (If you miss this turning, proceed until the next traffic lights and turn right down The Upper Drive and then turn left.) From the Droveway turn left into Shirley Drive, which goes straight down to the sea front. At the sea front, turn left and stay in the inside lane. After half a mile you reach the Stakis Brighton Metropole, and just beyond this, the Brighton Centre. Car parking is available at the rear of the hotel for hotel residents only.