You may know the city well from previous visits, whether it was business or pleasure, or it might be your first time here; either way, we are confident you’ll have a great time during your stay. You will find lots of helpful and useful information on our website, however if there is anything you cannot find, please get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to help!
Welcome to Brighton
If your conference is coming to the Brighton Centre, then you are in the right place for all the information you’ll need to plan and prepare for your visit.
We are delighted to be welcoming you to Brighton.
Venue
The Brighton Centre is situated on Brighton Seafront and sits alongside many of the major hotels, all within a short walking distance; this is one reason what makes our location a top choice for many people.
Getting to the Brighton Centre
Public Transport
Brighton is a green city and as much as possible we encourage you to take advantage of the fantastic access by public transport. We have a fantastic network of buses within the City. Specific route information can be found here: www.buses.co.uk.
Once you are in the city you will find that everything you need is within a 15 minute walk. So you might like to take advantage of the chance to explore our city by foot or by hiring a Brighton Bike.
Help support Brighton and Hove City Council's goal to be carbon neutral by 2030.
Rail
London St Pancras International
Direct train 1 hour 20 minutes
London Victoria
Direct train 50 minutes
London Bridge
Direct train 1 hour
Brighton Station
Brighton Station is 0.5 miles from the venue, an approx 7-10 minutes' walk from the venue.
Exit the station on Queens Road and walk straight down past the Clock Tower, as far as you can without going into the sea! Turn right onto the King's Road and we are 1 minute along the seafront!
On Foot
The Brighton Centre is located on the seafront right next the The Grand Hotel, with easy access to everything the City has to offer, for a map click here
Eurotunnel / Eurostar
Eurostar - Ashford International
To Brighton direct by train 1 hour 47 minutes
By car 85 miles, 1 hour 40 minutes journey time
Eurostar - St.Pancras International
To Brighton direct by train 1 hour 25 minutes
Eurotunnel at Folkestone
To Brighton indirect by train 2 hours 20 minutes
By car 98 miles, 1 hour 50 minutes journey time
Air
Gatwick Airport
To Brighton by train 23 minutes fastest journey time, average journey time 29 minutes
By car 27.1 miles, 38 minutes journey time
Heathrow Airport
To Brighton by train 2 hours
By car 64 miles, 1 hour 10 minutes journey time
Sea
Newhaven Port (Dieppe route)
To Brighton direct by train 28 minutes
By car 11 miles, 30 minutes journey time
Port of Dover
To Brighton indirect by train 1 hour 47 minutes
By car 105 miles, 1 hour 50 minutes journey time
Portsmouth
To Brighton direct by train 1 hour 18 minutes
By car 49 miles, 1 hour 25 minutes journey time
Southampton
To Brighton direct by train 1 hour 46 minutes
By car 72 miles, 1 hour 45 minutes journey time
By Road
Brighton is easily accessed from the all parts of the country via the M25 junction 7, then following the M23 (Brighton/Gatwick) and A23.
From the East & West we are serviced by the A27, Eastbourne or Portsmouth.
The Brighton Centre is located on the seafront right next the The Grand Hotel.
For Sat Nav use BN1 2GR
Destination Brighton
Brighton is the perfect place to hold your conference, business meeting, exhibition or corporate social function. Recognised nationally and internationally as a leading and dynamic conference city, combining a seaside location with a vibrant city atmosphere.
The Brighton Centre is situated on the beachfront and our central location, positions us within easy walking distance of the City's major hotels, restaurants and attractions.
Getting to Brighton could not be easier! We are located on the south coast of England, only 53 miles (85 kilometres) from London and sit in the heart of the city.
Please go to the VisitBrighton website for more information about our city. The team at VisitBrighton also offer a fantastic Delegate Accommodation Booking Service, so all the hard work is taken away from you.
As a delegate coming to Brighton, you’re in for a treat! After the business is over visit our historic Royal Pavilion, take a flight on the Brighton i360, relax in our award winning restaurants or get a little retail therapy in our fabulous shops.
Plan your extra-curricular activities here