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A mini guide to
Hove: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Hove
Stops and stations
Getting to Hove
Choose the stop closest to where you are going.
| Stop or station | Services | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Hove station | Station managed by Southern | On Goldstone Villas, one stop from Brighton; step-free access to all platforms, according to National Rail |
| Aldrington station | Local trains | West Hove, one stop from Hove station, near Portland Road, according to Visit Brighton |
| Brighton & Hove Buses | City bus network | All buses have disabled access, according to Visit Brighton; many routes stop on the Old Steine |
Within walking range
Stations near Hove
Stations and stops mapped in OpenStreetMap within 2.5 km of the centre of Hove, nearest first. Distances are straight lines; walking times assume 5 km/h and are a minimum.
| Station or stop | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hove | Rail station (Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern)) | 1.0 km | about 12 min |
| Aldrington | Rail station (Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern)) | 1.4 km | about 17 min |
| Brighton | Rail station (Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern)) | 2.1 km | about 25 min |
| Pool Valley Coach Station | Bus or coach station | 2.3 km | about 28 min |
| Preston Park | Rail station (Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern)) | 2.5 km | about 29 min |
Station data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 3 November 2026. Check step-free access with the operator before you travel.
Walking from nearby areas
- The Lanes & seafront: 2.1 km from Hove, about 25 min on foot
- North Laine & the Royal Pavilion: 2.2 km from Hove, about 27 min on foot
- Kemptown: 3.2 km from Hove, about 39 min on foot
Reaching Brighton & Hove
Official travel information
Brighton has a mainline railway station a short walk from the sea, and Gatwick is the nearest airport. Always check the operators for current times, fares and disruption.
- Visit Brighton: plan your visit → — trains, Gatwick, ferries and getting around
- National Rail: Brighton station → — station facilities and step-free access
- National Rail: Hove station → — station facilities and step-free access
- Brighton & Hove Buses → — city bus routes, times and tickets
Times, fares and disruption change: use the operator pages above for live information.
Plan your journey here
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Hove. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.
While you are here
Things to see in Hove
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Church of the Sacred Heart
Grade II listed Roman Catholic church on Norton Road, the oldest of Hove's three Catholic churches.
Brighton and Hove Reform Synagogue
Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue on Palmeira Avenue.
County Cricket Ground
Home of Sussex County Cricket Club, where most Sussex home matches have been played since 1872.
Brighton & Hove
More areas to explore
The Lanes & seafront
Narrow shopping lanes, the Palace Pier, the i360 and the pebble beach in the centre of Brighton
Open the mini guide →
North Laine & the Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion, the Dome and the independent streets between the station and the Old Steine
Open the mini guide →
Kemptown
Regency crescents, Volk's Electric Railway, the aquarium and St James's Street east of the pier
Open the mini guide →Photo credits
- Holland Road Baptist Church: The Voice of Hassocks, CC0, source
- Hove (area photo): DaHuzyBru, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Church of the Sacred Heart: Hassocks5489 at en.wikipedia, Public domain, source
- Brighton and Hove Reform Synagogue: Simon Carey, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- County Cricket Ground: Paul Gillett, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- The Lanes & seafront: Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- North Laine & the Royal Pavilion: Qmin, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Kemptown: Hassocks5489, CC0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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