Getting to Brighton
In recent years Brighton has been transformed into one of the most bohemian of all British cities. The thriving clubbing scene, its proximity to London and of course the beach (even if it is pebbly) and all work together to attract tourists of all backgrounds. But before you begin to enjoy what's on offer, how do you get there?
One of the biggest factors behind Brighton's boom is the excellent transport links into London. The aptly named Brighton Express flies into London Victoria via Gatwick twice an hour while two more trains go to London Bridge. Although train fares are rising, these services are among the most reliable in the country and are certainly worth serious consideration. The train station itself is centrally located, although it gets very busy when there's a football game on. But on the plus side, the city is quite compact and most places of interest can easily be reached on foot.
Train, Car, Bus to Brighton... Scenery and Sights along the way
The most popular way of getting to Brighton is still the car. Coming from London, you can travel on the motorway as far as Gatwick, after which the main trunk road is the A23, which cuts through the Sussex Downs on its way to the south coast. One of the advantages of coming by car is that not only will you be able to explore further afield once you arrive but you are also able to stop in one of the many picturesque little villages which dot the Southern Downs. Alternatively if you travelling along the south coast then the roads are adequate and you will pass through numerous seaside resorts if you fancy a quick stop-over.
Long-distance bus services are more difficult to pin down than the train. Service can change at short notice and often have many different stops on-route. The main plus point to this means of transport is cost, it's normally a lot cheaper than the equivalent train ticket – especially if you can book early. Although there are frequent stops, these are normally just to pick up and set down passengers so if you want to explore some of the sights of the area, you will need to book separate tickets and to do this you will probably have to go into your local ticket office to get expert advice.