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Brighton - Guide

The City

Brighton is convenient for London, and increasingly popular with media and music types who don't want to live in the capital. It is sometimes called "London-by-the-Sea" for this reason. Brighton is probably the gay capital of Britain. There is a significant gay district in Kemp Town which adds to the Bohemian atmosphere of the city. It is home to two universities, University of Sussex and University of Brighton (situated on the edge of the city at Falmer), but is most famous for its Pavilion, an extravagant Regency building by John Nash.

Arriving

Trains to Brighton run from Victoria and London Bridge stations in London, taking about an hour (faster for the Brighton Express services from Victoria, although expect to add another 20 minutes if travelling during peak commuting times). Trains also run along the coast from Hastings and Lewes in the east, and Portsmouth and Chichester in the west. Brighton is on a direct line (First Capital Connect from Gatwick and Luton airports (Gatwick is much closer, being the nearside of London).

Getting Around

There is an extensive bus network in Brighton and Hove. In the city centre, services are very frequent and many stops have 'real-time' bus information. The majority of buses are run by one company, Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company, who charge a flat fare of £1.70 for single journeys or £3.20 for an all day ticket (City Saver). Children travel at half price there is no child saver ticket (or 20p with a free Bus ID card when accompanied by an adult) and pensioners with an East Sussex County Card travel for free after 9am. All day tickets can be bought on the bus, or in advance on the company website.