Brighton prepares for the brilliant celebration, getting ready through the increased train services so as to assist people who may want to come, experience the city, and exit. Extra trains and carriages will be added over the weekend to ensure everyone’s journey is stress-free and enjoyable. If you are considering attending the festivities, reserve your train ticket early and give yourself some extra time for the journey.

Govia Thameslink Railway said that GTR, the company that runs Southern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express services to and from Brighton, “stations and trains will be extremely busy.” Last year, train services to Brighton were marred by industrial action and Storm Antoni. This year, they are ready to get everyone moving smoothly.

Queuing System at Brighton Station

To handle the large number of passengers, Brighton station will have an extra system in operation that will involve different colors directing passengers depending on their destination:

— Green: East Coastway route to Lewes, Seaford, and Eastbourne.
— Blue: Brighton Main Line to Haywards Heath, Gatwick Airport, and London.
— Purple: West Coastway route to Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing, and Chichester.

Please, bear in mind that the East and West Coastway routes will have a less frequent service late at night. We recommend that our passengers check out what time their last train will be and to accommodate additional time to travel to the station.

Preston Park and London Road Stations Closure

Preston Park and London Road (Brighton) stations will remain closed over the Pride weekend. This is further aimed at crowd management and safety.

Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

Speaking about the strengthened train services and increased resilience from the works, Paul Kemp, Brighton & Hove Pride managing director, said: “Train services into our city are essential for tourism all year-round, as well as for the future success of Pride.”

Chris Fowler, the head of network operations at GTR, said, “With so many fantastic things to see and do across Pride weekend, we’re really looking forward to bringing people to and from the city to celebrate Pride.”

There are also going to be some road closures in place over the weekend. The organizers of Brighton Pride are appealing to people to take public transport to and from the city. There will be significant road closures on the actual day of Pride, and people will not be allowed to park on or near Preston Park. A significant portion of Madeira Drive will also have no parking available. Parking in central Brighton will also be limited and can prove costly.

Roads in the Vicinity of Pride Village Party and Preston Park

Roads around Pride Village Party will be closed, such as St James’s Street and Madeira Place. The festival has roads closing also in Preston Park—Preston Road, between New England Road to Stanford Avenue, and Stanford Avenue, between Preston Road to Beaconsfield Road. Other streets can close randomly on any point this weekend under the discretion of the police in order for the public to be safe.

Changes to Bus Services

From 1 August to 5 August, service changes will be in effect. Brighton & Hove Buses will operate a shuttle service from Old Steine and the Waterhall Campsite to and from The Level where the events are scheduled.

Advice for Travelers

Anyone intending to travel by train to the Pride celebrations in Brighton should book their tickets in advance and allow extra time for their journey. Additionally, check when the last train leaves and plan your return journey. With travel times expected to be busier than normal, good preparation can make your journey easier and more enjoyable.

Brighton’s Pride weekend is set to be vibrant and great fun. More trains on the network and a really thought-through system will make sure everyone has a safe journey to join in the fun. Don’t forget to book your tickets early, check the times, and plan travel in advance so you can make the most of the event. Brighton is ready to welcome you with lots of fun for the celebration of pride!