Brighton/How to get here at Olivet language school Brighton

Brighton: the city by the sea!

Brighton is on the south coast of England, just 30 minutes from London Gatwick airport and less than an hour from central London. Olivet is in the center of the city with classrooms overlooking the sea. It takes about 3 minutes to walk to the beach and 5 minutes to the shopping center.

Once a small fishing village, Brighton grew quickly between 1750 and 1850 when the Prince Regent (later King George IV) came to live here. You must visit the Royal Pavilion, his fantastic seaside palace with Indian domes and Chinese style interior.

Now it's a lively, cosmopolitan city. A center for music, art, education, entertainment, tourism, business and much more. But you can just sit and watch the sea! You may see one of the famous stars from TV or film who live here.

Or you can shop for antiques as you wander along the little old streets and between the historic buildings in the Lanes; the old town area.

The city is surrounded by the beautiful South Downs. You will find peace and quiet as you walk up and down the gentle hills with wonderful views of the English countryside and the sea. You may like to stop for an English cream tea or a drink in an old English pub.

How to get to Brighton:

By Air

Arrival airport	To Brighton by train www.nationalrail.co.uk	To Brighton by bus www.nationalexpress.com
*London Gatwick* - the closest & most convenient airport	Journey time - 30 minutes Frequency - maximum 5 per hour	Journey time - 55 minutes Frequency - hourly
London Heathrow - the bus is cheaper & more convenient	Take the Heathrow Express to central London then take another train from London Victoria to Brighton, Hove or Portslade. Journey time - 2 hours Frequency - 4 per hour	The bus goes direct to Brighton via Gatwick airport. Journey time - 2 hours Frequency - hourly
Stansted,	Go to central London then take the Thames Link train from Kings Cross or the fast train from Victoria to Brighton, Hove or Portslade Journey time - 2 hours 30 min Frequency - 2 per hour	The bus goes via Heathrow & Gatwick. Journey time - 3-4 hours Frequency - hourly
Other airports, take a bus or train to central London then	From Victoria train station go direct to Brighton, Hove or Portslade. Journey time - 50-90 minutes Frequency - maximum 5 per hour	From Victoria coach station go direct to Brighton. Journey time - 2 hours Frequency - hourly

By Sea

Dover and the nearby town of Folkestone are the nearest ports for car ferries, hover craft and the channel tunnel.

By Road

From Dover/ Folkestone take the A20/M20 towards London then the M26 onto the M25
Take the M25 west towards Gatwick airport then the M23 south to Gatwick and Brighton. Journey time about 2 hours

By Rail or Intercontinental Coach

Most services go to central London. From Victoria Station take the train or bus as for arrival by air.

How to get to your family

As soon as possible write, phone or email your family to tell them when you expect to arrive, or send an Email via Olivet.
Your flight or ferry details are helpful. You must tell them when you are arriving or they may not be at home to welcome you.
If you are coming by train, look at the address and go to Brighton, Hove or Portslade station.
If you are coming by bus it will take you to the centre of Brighton.
Take a taxi to your host family
Your family will help you get to Olivet by 8.30 a.m. the next Monday morning.