Sussex is London's extraordinary neighbour, just an hour away by train. Located on the south east coast of England with great transport links from within the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.
By Air
Gatwick Airport is in Sussex and is the region's main international gateway. From Gatwick, regular train services such as Thameslink and Southern Rail, connect directly to towns like Brighton, Eastbourne, and Chichester in under an hour.
By Rail
Sussex is well-served by the UK rail network. Direct trains from London’s Victoria, London Bridge, and St Pancras stations provide fast access to major destinations like Brighton, Chichester and Hastings. Rail connections also link Sussex along the coast and down to the West County, north west to Wales!
By Road
Sussex is accessible via the M23 and A23, connecting London to Brighton, the A24 in the west and A21 in the east. The A27 runs across the county, easily linking Sussex to Hampshire and beyond. Our scenic routes make road travel a convenient option - but do check out the great bus routes across the county too.
From Europe by Ferry and Eurotunnel
If arriving by ferry, the port of Newhaven will offers a direct route to Sussex via car or passenger ferry. Dover and Portsmouth in neighbouring counties offer services from mainland Europe too. From Dover or Portsmouth Sussex is a short drive away. The Channel Tunnel at Folkestone is another great option for travellers with vehicles from Europe.
Whether you’re coming for our coastline, to explore our parks and gardens, enjoy our cultural heritage or for a little of everything, Sussex is within easy reach.
Sussex sits on the South coast of England, with over 140 miles of coastline to explore, with both the South Downs National Park and High Weald National Landscape covering much of the county.
