Falmer campus

By bus

There are now two bus companies running in the Brighton area, with a range of affordable fares and discount deals:

• The  Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company runs services across the city, with tickets for limited services running past our Brighton campuses and a discount for NUS card holders on all services. Tickets can be bought from bus drivers, online and on mobile phone apps. NUS tickets must be bought from 1 Stop Travel on North Street or at campus shops.

By bike

Cycle lanes run between Falmer and the city centre.

Cycle lanes run from the city centre along the A270 Lewes Road to Falmer. Cycle stands monitored by CCTV are provided on each campus.

By train

Falmer railway station is a short walk from the campus, Moulsecoomb is one stop away and Brighton mainline station three stops away.

• There are up to four trains an hour from Moulsecoomb to Falmer (four minutes' journey time), two an hour direct to Eastbourne (35 minutes' journey time) and regular direct and connecting services to Hastings (70 minutes' average journey time).
• Visit the National Rail Enquiries website for timetables and passenger information.

 

By car

The Falmer campus is approximately seven kilometres from Brighton city centre. Car parking on campus is limited and a parking permit is required to park on the site. Permits are only given to drivers who can demonstrate that car travel is essential.

• From the A23:
  At the Mill Road roundabout, as you approach Brighton take the left-hand lane signposted Newhaven, Lewes (A27). At the mini roundabout take the second exit (straight over). At the next mini roundabout take the second exit (right) onto the A27 eastbound. Take the exit signposted universities and Falmer (passing the University of Sussex on the left) and turn right at the roundabout. Go over the flyover, straight on at the next roundabout and then take the first right down Village Way.

• From the A27 eastbound:
  Follow the directions above from point two, bearing in mind you are already on the A27 heading towards Lewes.

• From the A27 westbound:
  Take the slip road signposted Falmer, Rottingdean and Universities (B2124) and at the roundabout turn left. Take the first right down Village Way.

Postcodes

Falmer campus

• Falmer campus (general): Village Way, BN1 9PH
• Paddock Field halls of residence BN1 9SF
• Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS): University of Sussex, BN1 9PX

BSMS buildings are situated on both university sites in Falmer and at the Audrey Emerton Centre in central Brighton.

BSMS is based in the Watson Building at the University of Brighton Falmer campus.

BSMS buildings at the University of Sussex include the BSMS Teaching Building, BSMS Medical Research Building, the Clinical Imaging Sciences Centre and the Trafford Centre.

Parking at the university

The university encourages sustainable travel to our campuses wherever possible.

For all users, on-campus parking is limited, and spaces are available on a first come, first served basis. Spaces cannot be reserved, and a space is not guaranteed.

Make sure to check local signage when using university car parks.

Visiting the university

If you are visiting the university, your University of Brighton host will need to organise a parking e-permit for you before you arrive. Make sure your e-permit has been confirmed before parking on campus.

Depending on the reason for your visit, you may need to pay for your parking.

• Guests who are invited on campus by the university to provide a service do not need to pay. For example, guest speakers, lecturers, tutors, contractors.
• Visitors coming on campus for job interviews, meetings or similar will need to pay. Payment is £2 payable at the parking payment machines on campus, by phone or via the JustPark app.

Your university host will be able to confirm specific details. On-campus parking is not guaranteed.

Prospective students

If you are thinking about applying to Brighton, and attending one of our on-campus events, parking will be free for you during your event. We’ll send you the details by email when we confirm your booking.

You must have booked a place at an event to be able to access free parking (where it is available).

Loading and unloading / Pick up and drop off

Thirty minutes are allowed for loading or unloading, pick up or drop off, including taxis. You do not need an e-permit.

Make sure you are parked in a general parking bag, or designated bay if you are eligible, and that you aren’t causing an obstruction. Check local signage for parking terms and conditions.

To ensure you are not issued with a parking charge notice, please do not spend more than 30 minutes on site.

Students

Parking for students is free, providing you have a valid e-permit. You’ll be able to apply for an e-permit once you are fully enrolled on your course. Find out more on the Student News blog.

Public parking

Parking is available to the public during these times.

• Monday–Thursday 17.01pm to 06.59am
• Friday 17.01pm to Monday 06.59am

Consecutive overnight parking is not permitted. Parking cannot be reserved and is not guaranteed. Please see local signage for information on payment options and terms and conditions.

Public parking may be restricted for Brighton & Hove Albion FC match days, university open days and for other university events.

Parking at halls

Student parking at Moulsecoomb Place and Varley Hub is restricted. A valid e-permit is required at these sites and spaces are limited. Check local signage for parking restrictions and terms and conditions. Great Wilkins and Paddock Field halls on the Falmer campus have their own parking arrangements, please contact them directly for information. You can find more detailed information regarding parking in our car parking policy.

University car parks are managed by UK Car Park Management and covered by an automatic number plate recognition camera system.

All drivers must comply with the car parking policy, where this is not the case, a parking charge notice will be served.