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Kemptown: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Kemptown
Paradas y estaciones
Getting to Kemptown
Elija la parada más cercana a su destino.
| Parada o estación | Servicios | Ideal para |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton station | Station managed by Southern | On Queens Road; step-free access to all platforms, according to National Rail |
| Brighton & Hove Buses | City bus network | All buses have disabled access, according to Visit Brighton; many routes stop on the Old Steine |
| Volk's Electric Railway | Seasonal heritage railway | Runs along the beach from near the Palace Pier towards the Marina; no booking needed |
Within walking range
Stations near Kemptown
Stations and stops mapped in OpenStreetMap within 2.5 km of the centre of Kemptown, nearest first. Distances are straight lines; walking times assume 5 km/h and are a minimum.
| Station or stop | Tipo | Distancia | A pie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway | Estación | 400 m | about 5 min |
| Acuario | Estación | 600 m | about 7 min |
| Pool Valley Coach Station | Bus or coach station | 900 m | about 11 min |
| Black Rock | Estación | 1.1 km | about 13 min |
| Brighton | Rail station (Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern)) | 1.5 km | about 18 min |
| London Road (Brighton) | Rail station (Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern)) | 2.1 km | about 25 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: 1.2 km from Kemptown, about 14 min on foot
- North Laine & the Royal Pavilion: 1.2 km from Kemptown, about 14 min on foot
- Hove: 3.2 km from Kemptown, about 39 min on foot
Reaching Brighton & Hove
Información oficial de viajes
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
Los horarios, tarifas e incidencias cambian: consulte las páginas de los operadores indicadas arriba para información en directo.
Planifique aquí su trayecto
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Kemptown. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.
While you are here
Things to see in Kemptown
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Brighton Marina
Artificial marina built between 1971 and 1979 east of Kemp Town, with a working harbour, homes, shops and restaurants.
Madeira Terrace
Victorian cast-iron arches and walkway, 865 metres long, closed as unsafe in 2015-16 and now being restored in phases by the council.
Kemp Town Estate
Regency estate of Sussex Square, Lewes Crescent, Arundel Terrace and Chichester Terrace, financed by Thomas Read Kemp and built by Thomas Cubitt.
Brighton & Hove
More areas to explore
Hove
Regency squares, beach huts, Church Road and George Street west of the Peace Statue
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The Lanes & seafront
Narrow shopping lanes, the Palace Pier, the i360 and the pebble beach in the centre of Brighton
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North Laine & the Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion, the Dome and the independent streets between the station and the Old Steine
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- Volk's Electric Railway: Dr Neil Clifton, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Kemptown (area photo): Hassocks5489, CC0, source
- Brighton Marina: Jim Linwood, CC BY 2.0, source
- Madeira Terrace: Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Kemp Town Estate: A bit iffy, Public domain, source
- Hove: DaHuzyBru, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- The Lanes & seafront: Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- North Laine & the Royal Pavilion: Qmin, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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