BRIGHTON
The stadium is located two miles away from the town centre and is just off the London Road (A23). The good news is that parking restrictions have been lifted near to the stadium, so that there is now plenty of street parking to be had. If you arrive early (before 1pm) then you are able to park just off the A23.
Football Park & Rides
The Park & Ride sites are situated in two locations:
– Mill Road, off A23/A27
– Mithras House, Lewes Road
Please note the Mill Road site can only be accessed from the A23/A27 turn-off at Patcham and by driving west up Mill Road. You will not be allowed to enter Mill Road from the Hove turn-off from the A27.
On arrival at the car parks all occupants of the car must hand in their outward travel vouchers to the steward, to ensure the council's audit figures take into account all car passengers and not just the driver. The Football Park & Ride buses are exclusively for the use of those attending the match. You will need to show your match ticket on boarding. The bus will then take you to the drop-off point.
After the match you should go to the pick-up points on the London Road, and the buses will then take you back to your Park & Ride…..
The free Park & Ride buses run from 12.30pm on a Saturday and 6.00pm for evening matches, and for 30 minutes after each match. However you may not wish to return to your car immediately, but please note all cars must be removed from the Mill Road car park no later than two hours after the match.
Your match ticket should include a park and ride ticket for either the train or bus
Pubs
The Sportsman at the rear of the North Stand is now open on match days, though expect it to be crowded. Otherwise try the Preston Brewery Tap, located one mile south of the stadium, on the main A23 which is football friendly, but very crowded. Also recommended is the Station pub on Hampstead Road. The pub which is in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide serves a good selection of ales and is located literally just outside the Preston Park station entrance (although admittedly on the opposite side to the way fans exit the station for the ground)'.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Preston Park which is about a 10-15 minute walk from the ground. The station is served by trains from London Victoria, Kings Cross & London Bridge (it is cheaper to travel from the latter two). On coming out of the station and walking down to the bottom of the hill, turn left along the A23 for the stadium or right for the Preston Brewery Tap pub. After the game there is a football special waiting which takes you back along the short journey to Brighton
Train takes 3 to 3 hours 30 to get to Brighton plus time to get to the ground. You also need to change trains in London. Cost £72-00 off peak return. However being an evening game, getting back into London to make the final train back to Leicester looks unlikely.
All information is provided in good faith but the Foxes Trust cannot be held responsible for any errors.
Thanks to the Football Ground Guide, Brighton and Hove Albion and their fans.