# A Weekend in Brighton and the Seven Sisters, an Hour by Train from London One day in Brighton, with the Royal Pavilion, the pier and oysters, and another along the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, from Cuckmere Haven to Birling Gap. Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/england/brighton-and-the-seven-sisters/itineraries/brighton-seven-sisters-weekend · Revisado: 2026-11-12 Dónde: Brighton and the Seven Sisters Brighton and the Seven Sisters can be strung together in a day from London, but at a run. With two nights, each gets its own day: Saturday for Brighton, which has nightlife too, and Sunday for the cliffs, walking from Cuckmere Haven to Birling Gap along the top of the seven chalk hills. From London it is an hour by train; if you fly into Gatwick, half an hour. ## What does it cost? WhatHow muchNote Royal Pavilion£21.50 adultOne child free for families with two Palace PierFree to strollRides with wristband Brighton i360Timed entryPrice on its website Birling Gap car park£2–8Free for National Trust members Seven Sisters Country ParkFreeBus 12 from Brighton ## Where to stay The Grand Brighton, on the seafront, with sea views and a spa, and accepts dogs. Hotel du Vin Brighton, on Ship Street, right in The Lanes, to be in the middle of the restaurants. Premier Inn Brighton City Centre, on North Street, the budget option ten minutes from the station. ## With children Saturday works very well with children: the pier, the i360 and the Royal Pavilion, where in families with two children one does not pay. On Sunday, shorten the walk to Cuckmere Haven, 45 flat minutes, or drive straight to Birling Gap and go down to the rock pools at low tide. ## El plan ### Friday · 19:00 · Arrival in Brighton Train from Victoria, London Bridge or Gatwick. A walk along the seafront to the illuminated pier. ### Saturday · 10:00 · Royal Pavilion George IV's Oriental palace, with its Chinese rooms. Buy online. ### Saturday · 12:00 · The Lanes and oysters at English's The alleys of the old fishing village and a seafood lunch on East Street. ### Saturday · 15:00 · Palace Pier and i360 The Victorian pier with its rides and, at sunset, the i360 capsule at 138 metres. ### Sunday · 09:30 · Bus 12 to Seven Sisters and down to Cuckmere Haven From the Exceat visitor centre, the Cuckmere valley down to the beach, with the cliffs ahead of you. ### Sunday · 11:00 · Along the top of the Seven Sisters to Birling Gap Two hours of ups and downs over the grass, well away from the edge. Lunch at the National Trust café and down to the beach by the stairs. ### Sunday · 16:00 · Back to Brighton and train Head back towards Exceat for the return bus, or call a taxi at Birling Gap, and take the train to London or Gatwick. ## Aviso ### Keep away from the cliff edge. They crumble without warning. Do not stand at the foot of the cliff face on the beach either. ## Preguntas frecuentes ### How long does it take to get from London to Brighton? About an hour by train from Victoria or London Bridge; from Gatwick, around 30 minutes. ### How do I get to the Seven Sisters without a car? On the 12, 12A or 12X Coaster buses from Brighton, which stop at the Exceat visitor centre. ### Is the cliff walk hard? Flat as far as Cuckmere Haven. From there to Birling Gap, two hours of short, steep climbs. ### How much does the getaway cost? With the train, two hotel nights, tickets and meals, about €260–420 per person. ## Dónde dormir if you're flying - **The Grand Brighton**: The house The big white hotel on Brighton's seafront, opened in 1864 and known at the time as the "palace of the coast". It sits between the Palace Pier and the i360, facing the beach. It has a restaurant, Cyan, the Victoria Bar, afternoon tea on the terrace and a spa with a thermal suite. The rooms The ones facing the sea are the reason to sleep here; there are junior suites with a balcony over the seafront. It has its own pages for families and for those travelling with a dog: check the conditions and supplements when booking. Getting there From Brighton station it is about 15 minutes' walk downhill along West Street, or a short taxi ride. The Lanes start five minutes away and the Royal Pavilion is ten. For the Seven Sisters, the 12 bus leaves from central Brighton. - **Hotel du Vin Brighton**: The house A boutique hotel in a restored 19th-century building on Ship Street, the street that links The Lanes to the seafront. Rooms and suites with classic furniture, some with sea views, free wifi and, downstairs, a French-cuisine bistro with a wine list chosen by its sommelier. Who it suits For a night in Brighton with everything on foot: The Lanes at the door, the sea a minute away and the Royal Pavilion five. It is quieter than the seafront hotels and sits in the middle of the restaurant district. Getting there From the station, about 12 minutes' walk downhill. If you are driving, ask about parking when booking: you cannot park on the street in The Lanes. - **Premier Inn Brighton City Centre (North Street)**: The house A Premier Inn on North Street, the street that separates The Lanes from North Laine, halfway between the station and the sea. What it offers is what the chain offers: predictable rooms, a restaurant with breakfast and free wifi, at a lower price than the seafront hotels. The rooms Large beds, a shower and a desk; there are accessible rooms and, if you are travelling with children, ask about family rooms when booking. Do not expect views: the good thing is the location, ten minutes from the beach and the pier and five from The Lanes. Getting there and parking From the station, about ten minutes' walk downhill. The hotel has no car park; the nearest is the paid North Road Car Park, at 44 North Road (BN1 1YR), with a reduced price for guests if you register your number plate at reception. ## Dónde dormir without a car - **The Grand Brighton**: The house The big white hotel on Brighton's seafront, opened in 1864 and known at the time as the "palace of the coast". It sits between the Palace Pier and the i360, facing the beach. It has a restaurant, Cyan, the Victoria Bar, afternoon tea on the terrace and a spa with a thermal suite. The rooms The ones facing the sea are the reason to sleep here; there are junior suites with a balcony over the seafront. It has its own pages for families and for those travelling with a dog: check the conditions and supplements when booking. Getting there From Brighton station it is about 15 minutes' walk downhill along West Street, or a short taxi ride. The Lanes start five minutes away and the Royal Pavilion is ten. For the Seven Sisters, the 12 bus leaves from central Brighton. - **Hotel du Vin Brighton**: The house A boutique hotel in a restored 19th-century building on Ship Street, the street that links The Lanes to the seafront. Rooms and suites with classic furniture, some with sea views, free wifi and, downstairs, a French-cuisine bistro with a wine list chosen by its sommelier. Who it suits For a night in Brighton with everything on foot: The Lanes at the door, the sea a minute away and the Royal Pavilion five. It is quieter than the seafront hotels and sits in the middle of the restaurant district. Getting there From the station, about 12 minutes' walk downhill. If you are driving, ask about parking when booking: you cannot park on the street in The Lanes. - **Premier Inn Brighton City Centre (North Street)**: The house A Premier Inn on North Street, the street that separates The Lanes from North Laine, halfway between the station and the sea. What it offers is what the chain offers: predictable rooms, a restaurant with breakfast and free wifi, at a lower price than the seafront hotels. The rooms Large beds, a shower and a desk; there are accessible rooms and, if you are travelling with children, ask about family rooms when booking. Do not expect views: the good thing is the location, ten minutes from the beach and the pier and five from The Lanes. Getting there and parking From the station, about ten minutes' walk downhill. The hotel has no car park; the nearest is the paid North Road Car Park, at 44 North Road (BN1 1YR), with a reduced price for guests if you register your number plate at reception.