Airport Transfer Gatwick to Brighton
about 28 miles, about 35 minutes off-peak
Gatwick is the airport for Brighton, and the drive is one of the simplest in the south of England. The M23 runs south from the airport and becomes the A23, which carries you all the way into the city. About 28 miles, and around 35 minutes when the road is clear.
Gatwick to Brighton at a Glance
| Distance | about 28 miles |
| Typical off-peak | about 35 minutes |
| Usual route | M23 then A23 |
Journey times are typical rather than guaranteed. Traffic decides. The price does not change with traffic: it is fixed when you book. Get a quote for this journey.
Local Knowledge on This Route
The whole journey sits on one corridor, the M23 turning into the A23, so there is little to choose between routes and the thing to plan around is what is happening on that road. On Brighton and Hove Albion home match days the club warns of lane closures on the A23 after the game and closures on the A27 towards Lewes before and after it, which it says may cause significant delays. If your flight lands on a match day, tell us when you book so the timing is planned around the crowd rather than discovered in it.
Meet-and-Greet and Pickup
Your chauffeur meets you in the arrivals hall at your Gatwick terminal with a name board and helps with luggage. If you are going to Brighton station, pre-booked cars use the pick-up and drop-off point at the back of the station, on the north side, because the front on Queen's Road has no waiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to drive from Gatwick to Brighton?
Around 35 minutes without traffic, for about 28 miles on the M23 and A23. Allow longer on Brighton and Hove Albion home match days, when the club warns of closures on the A23 and A27.
Is there a direct train from Gatwick to Brighton?
Yes. Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink run direct, with the fastest trains taking about 28 minutes. A car takes you to your door rather than the station, which matters with luggage or a group.
Where do cars pick up and drop off at Brighton station?
Pre-booked cars use the pick-up and drop-off point at the back of the station, on the north side. The front of the station on Queen's Road has no waiting.
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