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A mini guide to
Midhurst and Petworth: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Midhurst and Petworth
Stops and stations
Getting to Midhurst and Petworth
Choose the stop closest to where you are going.
| Stop or station | Services | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Midhurst bus routes | Stagecoach 60, 70 and 1 | To Chichester, Guildford via Haslemere, and Worthing via Petworth (Wikipedia) |
| Haslemere | Trains to London and Portsmouth | Stagecoach 70 bus to Midhurst |
| Chichester | National Rail station | Stagecoach 60 bus to Midhurst (Wikipedia) |
Walking from nearby areas
- Lewes and the Seven Sisters: 61.2 km from Midhurst and Petworth, better by public transport
Reaching The South Downs
Official travel information
The National Park Authority recommends public transport: trains from London reach the park in 60 to 90 minutes, and buses link stations, villages and attractions. Check the operators for times and fares.
- South Downs National Park Authority → — Park information, walks and the Discovery ticket
- Traveline → — Bus and train journey planner, as recommended by the park
- National Rail Enquiries → — Train times and fares
- Brighton & Hove Buses → — Breeze and Coaster buses to the eastern Downs
- Visit Lewes → — Visitor guide to Lewes
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 Midhurst and Petworth. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.
While you are here
Things to see in Midhurst and Petworth
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Uppark
National Trust house of about 1690 set high on the Downs; the garden is free and the house reopens for Christmas on 6 December.
Woolbeding Gardens
National Trust gardens near Midhurst with the Tulip Folly; pre-booking required, reopening 15 April 2027.
Devil's Jumps
Line of five Bronze Age bell barrows near Treyford, up to 4.8 metres high; Wikipedia calls it the most intact barrow group in Sussex.
Photo credits
- Bignor Roman Villa: Trevor Harris, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Midhurst and Petworth (area photo): Martyn Pattison, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Uppark: EccentricRichard at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Woolbeding Gardens: David Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Devil's Jumps: Simon Burchell, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Lewes and the Seven Sisters: Colin Park, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
Keep exploring The South Downs