Traveller's Tips around the region
Getting here
By Air
Fly direct to South East England via Britain's two major international airports. Southampton International Airport serves European, Channel Island and Domestic Routes.
London Gatwick
London Heathrow
Southampton Airport
By Sea
There are regular ferry services from France and Belgium to Folkstone, Dover, Newhaven and Portsmouth. Year round services operate although some are limited during the winter.
P&O Ferries
SeaFrance
Brittany Ferries
Hoverspeed
Norfolkline
By Rail
Eurotunnel
24 hour, 365 day vehicle/passenger service between Calais and Folkstone. Journey time is 35 minutes. Booking in advance recommended. Visit the website
Eurostar
High speed trains from Brussels, Calais, Lille, and Paris to Ashford in Kent and London Waterloo. Visit the website
Getting Around
By Rail
Trains from London main line stations are fast and frequent to all major towns and cities and connect with a network of local and cross-country routes. If you plan to make several rail journeys obtain a special BritRail pass from your travel agent. Visit the National Rail Website
By Coach or Bus
Major towns and cities are well served by economically priced coaches operating to and from Victoria Coach Station, London. BritExpress cards can be purchased in advance.
National Express
Heritage Coach and Bus Hire are a large family owned business located in the major Sussex towns of Brighton, Burgess Hill, Chichester, Crawley and Worthing and offer a wide range of coaches, from 16 to 94 seaters.
By Car
If you plan to drive your own car or rent one in the UK remember to bring your driving license or international Driving Permit. When travelling, look for the brown and white signs indicating tourist attractions and I signs denote Tourist Information Centres
Travel to the Isle of Wight
Wightlink
Red Funnel
Hovertravel
View a list of Tourist Information Centres in the South East of England