Park & Ride
Find out how to get around the city using public transport.
Getting around Brighton & Hove
If you're driving from outside the city and want to avoid traffic and parking in the city centre, there are options to park outside of the city centre and walk, cycle or use public transport for the onward journey.
Withdean - park and bus to the city centre
Located just off the A27, the Withdean site connects directly to Brighton city centre via the frequent 27 bus service. Get live bus information.
Parking and buses are paid for separately, and bus travel is paid per person. A single bus fare is £3, with other fare options available for groups. See the Brighton & Hove Buses website or the Brighton & Hove Buses mobile app for further information. Up to 4 children can travel for free with each accompanying adult.
Parking at Withdean
Location: Withdean Sports Complex car park, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JD. Find Withdean Sports Complex on Google Maps.
The sports facilities and parking are now run by Freedom Leisure, who will be able to advise you on the Park & Ride.
Height restriction: 2 metres at the entrance.
Parking cost:
- free for the first 3 hours
- £3 for stays between 7am to 8pm (after 3 hours)
- £10 overnight (8pm to 7am)
You can pay:
- by card (a contactless machine is located at the bus stop ramp)
- via the PayByPhone app/service (there is a 20p service fee), find out more about PayByPhone
If you're visiting the Sports Complex or Sportsman Pub, you can extend your 3-hour stay for free by speaking with the team at the Sports Complex reception.
Park Active Car Parks
Our Park Active car parks encourage users to walk, cycle or use public transport for their onward journey.
They’re situated near local shops and attractions, BTN BikeShare hubs and regular bus routes.
Find out more about the Norton Road car park.
Find out more about the King Alfred car park.
Find out more about the London Road car park.
Bus information
Find out more about buses on the Brighton & Hove Buses website or contact Brighton & Hove Buses.
More information
For more information on getting around the city, contact the Transport Projects team.
Contact the Transport Projects Team to find out how they help residents, businesses and visitors get around the city efficiently and safely.