Travel Guides
To get to Newhaven by car, take the A27 or A259 and follow signs for Newhaven. From Brighton, follow the A259 eastwards, from Eastbourne take the A259 westwards.
To get to Newhaven by rail, take the train to Newhaven Town or Newhaven Harbour station. Trains run from Brighton, Lewes and London Victoria.
If you are coming from Brighton, it may be quicker to take the coastal road (A259) instead of the A27.
From Eastbourne, you can take the A259 or the A27 and follow the signs for Newhaven.
The closest airport to Newhaven is London Gatwick Airport, which is approximately 30 miles away. The best way to get from Gatwick to Newhaven is by taking the train from Gatwick Airport railway station to Newhaven Harbour or Newhaven Town railway station. The journey takes around 30-40 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or rent a car from the airport, although this may be more expensive.