South-West Structural Biology Consortium (SWSBC)

Directions


Arriving by Train

Falmer train station is directly opposite the University campus. Pedestrian access is through a subway under the A27 - simply follow the signs to the University of Sussex campus.

Falmer is on the line between Brighton and Lewes, about eight minutes' travel time in each direction. Four trains an hour go there during the day time. Visitors travelling via London and the West should take a train to Brighton and change there for Falmer. The journey time from London to Brighton is typically just under one hour. If you are coming from the East, you can change at Lewes for a train to Falmer.

National Rail Enquiries

Arriving by Car

The University is located in Falmer on the A27 between Brighton and Lewes, about four miles (six kilometres) from the centre of Brighton (Please follow signs for University of Sussex on the north side of the A27).

Visitors from London and the North should take the M23/A23 road towards Brighton. Before entering the centre of Brighton, join the A27 Eastbound signposted Lewes.

Drivers from the east or west take the A27 direct to the University.

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Arriving by Coach

National Express Coaches to Brighton depart from London Victoria Coach Station and arrive at Pool Valley in the centre of the city. From Pool Valley you need to walk 100 metres to the Old Steine where you can catch a bus directly to the University (see Local buses section below).

Services are every hour during the day and take approximately two hours.

Coaches also run to Brighton from Gatwick and Heathrow.

National Express Coaches

Arriving by Taxi

Taxis are available at both Brighton and Lewes train stations and at many other places in the centre of Brighton.

It is about four miles (six kilometres) from central Brighton to the University. However, it is often quicker to catch the train directly to Falmer from Brighton or Lewes.

Please note, there is no taxi service at Falmer station itself.

Streamline Taxis

Arriving by Bus

The 23, 25, 28 and 29 buses run between the centre of Brighton and the University, and bring you directly onto campus.

You can catch a bus from the Old Steine in Brighton; the 25 also runs from Churchill Square. The 28 and 29 go from the Old Steine and stop right outside the University campus on their way to Lewes and beyond. Travel time is about 20-30 minutes. Bus timetables and information are available from the link below.

Brighton and Hove Buses