Seaside day trip
The best London to Brighton day trip
Brighton's seafront, the Seven Sisters cliffs and Belle Tout Lighthouse in one guided day: here is how to go from London, with honest advice on walking on the cliffs, the weather on the coast and the train as the cheaper choice for Brighton alone.
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The easiest way from London to Brighton is the train, about one hour. To add the Seven Sisters cliffs, a guided day trip starts from €90.
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Our pick for Brighton and the Seven Sisters
We found one guided day trip that covers both. Here is what it offers.
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from €90 per person Our top pick 10 h 30 min 4.3 (62) reviews on GetYourGuide
Seven Sisters, White Cliffs and Brighton
A 10.5-hour coach day with a guide. You walk on the Seven Sisters cliffs and Birling Gap, see Belle Tout Lighthouse and get free time in Brighton.
Best for Visitors who want the coast without planning buses
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Brighton and Seven Sisters day trip from London
The guided day trip is the easiest way to see Brighton and the Seven Sisters together. It leaves from Bulleid Way, near Victoria, and takes 10.5 hours.
Coach travel and the guide are included. Food, drink and most entry fees are not. The Royal Pavilion is included only if you choose that option.
Other day tours from London are on our day-trip page.
What you see on the day
The day mixes a seaside town with a wild stretch of coast. These are the stops on the listing:
- Brighton seafront: free time for the beach, shops and cafés.
- The Royal Pavilion: Brighton's palace, if you choose that option.
- The Seven Sisters: a row of white chalk cliffs on the coast.
- Birling Gap and Belle Tout Lighthouse: a short walk along the cliff top.
White cliffs, but not Dover
The white cliffs on this tour are the Seven Sisters, not the White Cliffs of Dover. For Dover, see our Canterbury and Dover day trips.
London to Brighton by train
For Brighton alone, the train is the cheaper choice. Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria via Gatwick to Brighton, in about an hour.
For trains and taxis in London, see getting around London.
Seven Sisters by bus from Brighton
Brighton & Hove Buses runs the Coaster buses 12, 12A, 12X and 13X to Seven Sisters Country Park. The 12X runs every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday.
The 12 and 12A take about an hour; the 12X is faster. For the Birling Gap walk, get off at East Dean.
Booking tips for Brighton and the Seven Sisters
Wear good shoes
The tour includes walks on the cliff paths. Wear shoes with a good grip.
Dress for the coast
The cliffs are open to wind and rain. Bring a warm, waterproof layer.
Stay back from the edge
Keep well back from the cliff edge, even for photos.
Bring lunch money
Food and drink are not included. Brighton has cafés for your free time.
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