Directions to University of Brighton, Falmer campus
Getting to Falmer The Falmer campus is approximately 7 km from Brighton city centre.
By bike Cycle lanes run from the city centre along the A270 Lewes Road to Falmer. Sheffield stands monitored by CCTV are provided on site.
By bus The 23 and 25 connect the Falmer campus with the centre of Brighton. The 23 links Falmer with east Brighton including Kemptown, the Royal Sussex County Hospital and the Marina. The 25 goes to the Old Steine, Hove and Portslade. At peak times, the 5B connects the university with Hollingbury and Preston Park and the 84 links Falmer with Woodingdean and Whitehawk. For further details visit http://www.buses.co.uk.
By rail Falmer station is a short walk away and there are up to four trains an hour from Brighton (9 minutes journey time). In the opposite direction, there are four trains an hour to Lewes (6 minutes away), two an hour direct to Eastbourne (35 minutes) and regular direct and connecting services to Hastings (70 minutes average journey time). Visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ for timetables and passenger information.
By car Please note that parking is extremely limited on site and a parking permit is required, which must be arranged beforehand. Therefore, delegates are advised to use public transport if possible. A free 'park and ride' shuttle bus operates from Varley.
From the A23: At the Mill Road roundabout, as you approach Brighton take the left-hand lane signposted Newhaven, Lewes (A27). At the mini roundabout take the 2nd exit (straight over). At the next mini roundabout take the 2nd exit (right) onto the A27 eastbound. Take the exit signposted ‘Universities and Falmer’ (passing the University of Sussex on the left) and turn right at the roundabout. Go over the flyover, straight on at the next roundabout and then turn first right down Village Way.
From the A27 eastbound: Follow the directions above from point 2, bearing mind you are already on the A27 heading towards Lewes.
From the A27 westbound: Take the slip road signposted Falmer, Rottingdean and Universities (B2124) and at the roundabout, turn left. Turn first right down Village Way.