Day trips from Brighton
6 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Brighton, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
25 km01 · Nature spotSeven Sisters CliffsA row of white chalk cliffs on England's south coast.
Trains run to Seaford, then a walk over the headland. Buses run along the coast between Brighton and Eastbourne.
50 km02 · Nature spotSurrey Hills (Box Hill)Chalk hills with wide views, under an hour from London by train.
Trains from London take under an hour to Box Hill & Westhumble, then a walk up.
65 km03 · Hidden townRyeA hilltop town of cobbled lanes and half-timbered inns.
Trains run from Ashford International, about 20 minutes.
100 km04 · Nature spotNew ForestHeathland and ancient woods where ponies roam free.
Trains from London Waterloo to Brockenhurst take about 1.5 hours. In summer, open-top tour buses loop around the forest.
125 km05 · Nature spot · FranceÉtretatWhite chalk cliffs and natural arches above a pebble beach in Normandy.
There is no train station; drive or take a bus from Le Havre. Parking fills up fast in summer.
145 km06 · Nature spot · FranceBay of Somme (Saint-Valery)A vast tidal bay with seals, salt meadows and a little steam railway.
Trains run to Noyelles-sur-Mer, then the steam railway to Saint-Valery in season.Questions
Day trips from Brighton: good to know
What are the best day trips from Brighton?
Our favourite hidden places near Brighton are Seven Sisters Cliffs (25 km), Surrey Hills (50 km), Rye (65 km) and New Forest (100 km). All 6 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Brighton?
All of them are within about 150 km of Brighton in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.