English (UK)
English (US)
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
简体中文Not yet assessed Our reading of the sources below, not an official rating.
Stations, bridges and harbours from our guide where we hold a photo; each links to the area page that lists it.
Without a car
Getting here
By train
Brighton is the last stop on a line with direct trains from London Victoria, Clapham Junction and East Croydon, and is also linked with London Bridge, King's Cross and St Pancras. Visit Brighton says trains from Victoria can take as little as 48 minutes. 1
Visit Brighton: plan your visit (opens in new tab) · National Rail: Brighton (opens in new tab)
By air
London Gatwick Airport is about halfway between London Victoria and Brighton. Visit Brighton says the train from Gatwick to Brighton takes about 30 minutes. 1
By ferry
Ferries run between Newhaven and Dieppe. From Newhaven, Brighton is about 30 minutes by train or 45 minutes by bus, according to Visit Brighton. 1
Local buses
Brighton & Hove Buses runs the city network. Every bus has disabled access, and routes run from Hove Lagoon to the Marina and up to Devil's Dyke on the South Downs. 2
Once you are there
Walk the center
The Lanes and North Laine sit side by side between Brighton station and the Palace Pier, a short walk from the beach.
Buses
Most areas are within a 15-minute bus ride of the centre and the beach, and all buses have disabled access, according to Visit Brighton. 2
Brighton to Hove
Hove is one stop from Brighton by direct train, and many bus routes run between the two.
Cycle the seafront
A seafront cycle lane runs from Hove Lagoon to Volk's Electric Railway, and there are bike hire points at both stations and around the city, says Visit Brighton. 1
Stops near each area
From our area guides (Brighton & Hove): the stations and stops listed for each base. See each area's Getting there page for more.
The Lanes & seafront
- 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
North Laine & the Royal Pavilion
- 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
Kemptown
- 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
Hove
- 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
No schedules or fares are copied here: check the operator or Traveline for the day you travel. Taxis and ride-hailing apps operate in most towns, but we have no sourced coverage data for rural areas, so do not count on one at short notice.
With a car
We hold no sourced driving notes for Brighton & Hove beyond the general rules.
General rules (driving on the left, licenses, roundabouts, speed limits in mph, parking, tolls, EV charging): Driving in Britain. Charge points: Zapmap (opens in new tab).
To and from other regions
Straight-line distance from our region centers, and the fastest train time that National Rail publishes on its destination pages (not a schedule; it may include a change). Where we found no figure we say so. The full table is on getting between regions.
| To or from | Straight line | Fastest train (National Rail) | Notes |
|---|
Figures retrieved Oct 25, 2026 for the intercity data. Schedules change.
Stations in our data
14 stations and stops (Brighton & Hove)
OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), via Overpass API. Fetched 2026-11-03. This is the list behind the near-me page, not a complete list of stations.
- Aldrington (rail), Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern)
- AMEX Stadium Bus & Coach Interchange (bus)
- Aquarium (station)
- Black Rock (station)
- Brighton (rail), Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern)
- Falmer (rail), Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern)
- Fishersgate (rail), Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern)
- Halfway (station)
- Hove (rail), Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern)
- London Road (Brighton) (rail), Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern)
- Moulsecoomb (rail), Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern)
- Pool Valley Coach Station (bus)
- Portslade (rail), Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern)
- Preston Park (rail), Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern)
Official links
- Visit Brighton: plan your visit (opens in new tab): trains, Gatwick, ferries and getting around
- National Rail: Brighton station (opens in new tab): station facilities and step-free access
- National Rail: Hove station (opens in new tab): station facilities and step-free access
- Brighton & Hove Buses (opens in new tab): city bus routes, times and tickets
More on Brighton & Hove: Brighton & Hove guide · how to get there
Questions people ask
Can I get around Brighton & Hove without a car?
We have not yet assessed getting around Brighton & Hove. The official links below, and the region guide, are the place to start.
Do I need to check a driving zone in Brighton & Hove?
We found no charging or low emission zone for Brighton & Hove in the official pages we read. Check the council site before you drive in.