Beyond Brighton
Shoreham-by-Sea
About 15 minutes by train
About Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea is about 15 minutes west of Brighton by train (National Rail). The town sits where the River Adur meets the sea: the Marlipins Museum on the High Street, run by Sussex Past, is the oldest secular building in Britain in its words, from the 12th century, with a maritime collection (open May to October, Thursday to Saturday); Shoreham Fort guards the harbour mouth; and Brighton City Airport, the former Shoreham Airport, lies across the river.
Why it's on our list
- About 15 minutes by train
- River, harbour and airport
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Shoreham-by-Sea before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Shoreham-by-Sea 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.
Nearest railway stations
- Shoreham-by-SeaRail0.2 mi4 min walk
Key sights
- Hove Lawns4.8 miCycle 31 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Preston Park5.3 miCycle 34 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Brighton i3605.5 miCycle 35 minCar or taxi 28 min
- The Lanes5.9 miCycle 38 minCar or taxi 30 min
- The North Laine5.9 miCycle 38 minCar or taxi 30 min
- Brighton Dome6.0 miCycle 38 minCar or taxi 30 min
- Royal Pavilion6.0 miCycle 39 minCar or taxi 30 min
- Palace Pier6.1 miCycle 39 minCar or taxi 31 min
Railway stations
- Hove station4.6 miCycle 29 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Preston Park station5.3 miCycle 34 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Brighton station5.8 miCycle 38 minCar or taxi 30 min
- London Road (Brighton) station6.0 miCycle 39 minCar or taxi 31 min