Park and Ride
'Getting to the Brighton Marathon'
Accommodation
Getting to an event can be stressful and we want to take that stress away! Why not make a weekend of it and explore Brighton before taking on the marathon. We work closely with Visit Brighton who make sure you are offered the best hotel deals over race weekend – please click here for a full list of those available.
Train
Alternatively Southern Rail are offering additional train services in and out of Brighton on race day. Please find a full extended list of their services here.
Park and Ride
We are also providing a Park and Ride Scheme for Brighton Marathon runners and their accompanying spectators. To reserve your space YOU NEED TO BOOK ONLINE via the following link.
Brighton Marathon Park and Ride Sites:
University of Brighton - Moulsecoomb Campus
There are two main car parks at the University of Brighton Moulsecoomb Campus, these include: Watts building, Mithras House and Crockcroft. All sites are accessible via the A270 Lewes Road. For directions please click here.
University of Brighton – Falmer Campus - SOLD OUT
Parking at the University of Brighton Falmer Campus is in the lower car park off of the A27. For directions please click here.
University of Sussex* - Falmer Campus
Parking at the University of Sussex is in car park 1 of the main campus on the A27.
Directions: from A23/A27 junction follow A27 east for 2 miles and look out for yellow signs to Brighton Marathon Park and Ride. For full directions please click here.
Mill Road Brighton
Mill Road is only a 5-10 minute bus journey to The Start.
From the North: Take the A23 into Brighton, when you reach the junction with the A27, turn off and drive up Mill Road.
From the East: Take the A26, then join the A27 at Lewes, continue on the A23 into Brighton. When you reach the Junction with A27, turn off and drive up Mill Road.
From the West: Take the A27, when reaching the junction with the A23 turn right onto the A23, follow signs for Brighton. When you reach the junction with the A27, turn off and drive up Mill Road.
Please note cars from Mill Road MUST be collected by 5pm at the latest.
*Please note Sussex University is the ONLY site which will be accepting cash on the day, but space is subject to availability and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The cost for using this carpark will be £20 per car.
Information
Cost:
The cost for using Park and Ride sites is £10 per car and needs to be pre-booked online before the day. Space is limited and is subject to first come first served. Spectators travelling with runners will be allowed to board the bus. There is no charge per person, just per car. Sussex University will be accepting cash on the day.
Buses to the Start:
The first bus from each of these sites will leave at around 6.30am and will run frequently until approximately 8.15am. The journey is around 10-15 minutes from each site. It is a five minute walk from the drop off point to the Start line of the Marathon.
Buses from the Finish back to the parking sites:
Buses from the Finish Area will be available to take you back to each of the Park and Ride sites. The Buses will commence at 1.30pm, with the last bus departing at 5pm. If you wish to return to the Park and Ride sites after 5pm you will need to get a taxi or use public transport.
Getting back to the Park and Ride sites after 5pm:
University of Brighton
● By bus: The 24, 25, 25A, 25C, 28 and 49 all provide a frequent service from central Brighton to the University
● By train: Moulsecoomb station is situated behind the Watts and Cockcroft buildings (and across the road from Mithras House) and is two stops from Brighton station
University of Sussex
● By bus: The 25, 28, 30, 728 and 729 all provide a frequent service from central Brighton to the University
● By train: Falmer station is a 3 minute walk from the University of Sussex and trains run from Brighton to Falmer
Please check National Rail and the Brighton and Hove Buses website for Sunday timetables.
Taxis from Central Brighton to all sites will take around 10-15 minutes, traffic dependent.
Please note: You need to pre-book your place online and will need to print your confirmation email and take it along with you on the day as proof that you have booked and paid for your parking place. If you do not have this you will be turned away.
