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Cities Near Brighton

Cities near Brighton, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Worthing, Horsham, Eastbourne. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Brighton, UK is Worthing, about 10 mi (17 km) away — roughly 35 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Worthing10 mi / 17 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Horsham18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Eastbourne19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Bognor Regis24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Royal Tunbridge Wells27 mi / 44 km53 minDrive/railDay trip
Reigate28 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Hastings31 mi / 50 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Guildford34 mi / 55 km1 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip
Purley35 mi / 57 km1 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip
Esher39 mi / 62 km1 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Brighton

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Worthing, Horsham, Eastbourne, Bognor Regis, Royal Tunbridge Wells. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Brighton include Worthing, Horsham, Eastbourne, Bognor Regis, Royal Tunbridge Wells. The closest is Worthing, about 10 miles (17 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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