Beyond Brighton
Bluebell Railway
Steam through the Weald
About Bluebell Railway
The Bluebell Railway runs steam trains between Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes and East Grinstead. Check its site before you go: in winter it sometimes runs a shorter route, as it does from late 2026 into January 2027, with Kingscote and East Grinstead closed.
Why it's on our list
- Steam trains
- Check the route
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bluebell Railway before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Bluebell Railway are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Preston Park12 miCar or taxi 58 min
- The North Laine13 miCar or taxi 62 min
- Brighton Dome13 miCar or taxi 62 min
- Royal Pavilion13 miCar or taxi 63 min
- The Lanes13 miCar or taxi 63 min
- Palace Pier14 miCar or taxi 64 min
- Brighton i36014 miCar or taxi 64 min
- Hove Lawns14 miCar or taxi 65 min
Railway stations
- Preston Park station12 miCar or taxi 58 min
- London Road (Brighton) station12 miCar or taxi 59 min
- Brighton station13 miCar or taxi 61 min
- Hove station13 miCar or taxi 62 min
Airports
- Gatwick Airport13 miCar or taxi 63 min