Travel

Travelling to Brighton

✈️ By Air

London Gatwick (LGW) is the closest and most convenient airport for reaching Brighton. From Gatwick, frequent direct trains run to Brighton, with a journey time of approximately 30 minutes.

Other London airports—Heathrow (LHR), Stansted (STN), and Luton (LTN)—are located further away and require longer onward travel by train or coach, making them less ideal for quick access to Brighton.

🚆 By Train

From London: Direct trains from London Victoria, London Bridge, and St Pancras International take under an hour.
From Gatwick Airport: Frequent direct trains reach Brighton in about 30 minutes.
From Europe: The Eurostar terminal at St Pancras connects seamlessly to Brighton via domestic rail.

For timetables and journey planning, visit National Rail Enquiries.

🛳️ By Sea

Brighton is accessible from major ports including:

Dover
Portsmouth
Southampton
Newhaven (local port, just 30 minutes away)

Ferries from these ports connect to France and other European destinations.

🚌 By Coach

National Express coaches run regular services to Brighton from cities across the UK, including London, Birmingham, and Manchester. It’s a budget-friendly option with comfortable seating and onboard amenities.

Local Travel in Brighton

🚆Nearest Station to the University

The closest station is Moulsecoomb, just a 4-minute ride from Brighton Station. Trains run up to four times an hour, making it a quick and reliable connection. You can get unlimited train travel around the city using the Unizone ticket.

🚲 By Bicycle

Brighton is a bike-friendly city with dedicated cycle lanes running from the city centre along Lewes Road (A270) to Moulsecoomb and Falmer.

Campuses offer covered cycle stands monitored by CCTV for secure parking.
Beryl BTN Bikes are available to hire across all Brighton campuses, making cycling a flexible and eco-friendly option.

🚌 By Bus

Brighton’s bus network is extensive and reliable. Key routes include:

24, 25, 28, and 49 – frequent services from central Brighton

For timetables and student fare information, visit the Brighton & Hove Bus Company.

🚗 By Car

There is limited permit-controlled car parking on campus. To get the best route for your journey use the following postcode:

Moulsecoomb Place – BN2 4HQ

See maps and directions pages for information about parking.