London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the nearest major airport to Brighton. Upon arrival, you can take a train, coach, or taxi to reach Brighton. Trains are frequent, with services running directly to Brighton station in about 30 minutes.
Brighton is well-connected by rail from various parts of the UK. Direct services are available from London Victoria, London Bridge, and London St Pancras, taking approximately one hour. There are also direct trains from other major cities such as Manchester, Edinburgh, and cities along the South Coast.
National Express and Megabus offer coach services to Brighton from various locations across the UK, including direct services from London Victoria Coach Station, Heathrow Airport, and Gatwick Airport.
To drive to Brighton, you can use major motorways and A-roads. From London, take the A23/M23 south towards Brighton. There are several car parks available in the city, but parking can be expensive and limited.
If you're traveling from mainland Europe, you can take a ferry to Dover, Portsmouth, or Newhaven, and then continue by train or car to Brighton. For example, Newhaven has a direct ferry link to Dieppe, France, and is about a 30-minute drive to Brighton.
