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Royal Pavilion
Museum in a former royal residence, known for decorated interiors and displays on palace life and Regency Brighton.
Trains from Horley to Portslade run on average 4 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 38m.
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:56 |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Museum in a former royal residence, known for decorated interiors and displays on palace life and Regency Brighton.
Independent museum and gallery with visual art, live events, and local heritage displays in nearby Hove.
Contemporary art gallery in Brighton with changing exhibitions by established and emerging artists.
Seafront park with open lawns, gardens, sports space, and direct beach access for easy coastal walks.
Large urban park with sports facilities, miniature railway, gardens, and broad paths popular with local walkers.
Historic village core with flint buildings, churchyard paths, and a quieter feel than the nearby seafront districts.
Smoked herring, usually grilled or kippered. Long linked to Sussex fishing communities and still a classic local breakfast or supper.
A Sussex pub staple of steak, kidney and rich gravy baked under pastry. Traditional comfort food found across the county.
A rich suet pudding with butter and a whole lemon inside. A historic Sussex dessert with a distinctive sweet-sharp flavour.
Popular neighbourhood Indian restaurant in Portslade, known for classic curries, friendly service and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Stylish Hove restaurant serving modern British dishes with seasonal ingredients in a polished but relaxed dining room.
Well-known pub near Portslade serving British mains, Sunday roasts and drinks in a traditional, welcoming setting.
Moderate for southern England. Rooms and meals cost more than many UK towns, but local buses and casual dining are still manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Taxis are often rounded up. Cafés usually get small change, but it is optional.
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Portslade station -> Brighton station
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Most Horley to Portslade trains use the Horley to Portslade station pair. Use this guide to compare Horley and Portslade train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Horley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Horley.
Wi-Fi is available at Horley. ATMs are available at Horley.
Ticket office support is available at Horley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Horley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Horley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Portslade has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Station Cafe
Wi-Fi is available at Portslade.
Ticket office support is available at Portslade.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Portslade: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Portslade: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portslade: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances and short steep ramps (above 1:10 gradient) Access between platforms via level crossing (over 400m). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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