Venue & Directions

The Host City – Brighton

Brighton's reputation as the 'city by the sea' or 'London by the sea' continues to grow. It most certainly is the place where you will find culture, good food, good shopping and a selection of traditional, contemporary and specialty hotels. Only 1 hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport with over 8 million tourists visiting the city every year, new hotels have sprung up around the city to accommodate both leisure visitors and conference delegates. With its laid back, bohemian atmosphere and reputation for free thinking, Brighton certainly lives up to its reputation as 'the place to be'.

Travelling To Brighton

By Air

Brighton & Hove is just 30 minutes by rail or road from Gatwick International Airport, and 90 minutes from London Heathrow International Airport. For more information about arriving into Brighton by plane, please visit www.gatwickairport.com or www.heathrowairport.com.

By Train

Brighton is served by fast trains from both London Victoria and London Bridge, making the journey less than one hour. The city benefits from strong rail links to the rest of the UK with direct services from the Midlands, North, South West and Wales. Go to www.nationalrail.co.uk.

By Coach

National Express offers a direct coach service between Brighton and London Heathrow and London Gatwick International Airports. Services run every 30 minutes. A direct coach service to Brighton from London Victoria Coach Station. Go to www.nationalexpress.co.uk.

By Car

Brighton & Hove is easily reachable from the M25 / M23. From the west or east of Brighton, the A27 is the main route into the city.