Getting to Alfriston and the Cuckmere Valley by public transport is easy and ensures this area of outstanding natural beauty can be enjoyed by future generations! You also get the best views by bus and train!

Downlander lets you loose on the Downs

An exciting new ticket, the Downlander, allows you to explore the South Downs by train and bus, making as many Southern train and bus journeys as you like. All for only £10 (see details below).

By train
Southern Railways operate regular services from London Victoria to South Coast Stations such as Brighton, Lewes, Seaford, Berwick and Eastbourne. For Rail information contact : National Rail Enquiries on: 0845 7484950 or visit www.nationalrail.com or create a personalised timetable at www.southernrailway.com/mytimes

By Bus from London
National Express operates regular coach services from Victoria Coach Station in London to the main towns in East Sussex. Visit http://www.nationalexpress.com
Tel: 08705 808080

Bus & Rail For The Cuckmere Valley

Brighton and Hove Buses operate services, 12 (every 20 mins), 12a (every 20 mins), 13 (Sundays only), 14 (30 mins), 14a (Evenings & Sundays only), 14c (30 mins). All these services offer stunning coastal views of the South Downs. For detailed information on times, routes and tickets visit http://www.buses.co.uk or call 01273 886200 / 08702 433711.

Countryliner operate service 125 Lewes - Glynde - Firle - Alfriston Local Rider. Please note as of the 31^st July the Sat service will cease to operate. Monday – Saturday 9 services per day. For detailed information on times, routes and tickets visit http://www.countryliner-coaches.co.uk or Tel: 01483 506919.

Renown Buses operate service 143 between Eastbourne - Willingdon - Polegate - Eastbourne (Stone Cross) - Langney - Hailsham - Golden Cross - Chiddingly - Laughton - Ringmer - Lewes. Renown also operate the126 bus between Eastbourne to Seaford via Alfriston and the 123 service between Lewes-Kingston-Newhaven-Peacehaven. For detailed information on times, routes and tickets visit http://www.traveline.org.uk or call 01424 210744.

Cuckmere Community Bus Weekday and Weekend Services:

Monday service Berwick - Ripe - Deanland Wood Park - Hailsham - Lion House Park. One service per day. Tuesday service Services to Seaford and Eastbourne. 2 services to Seaford and one service to Eastbourne per day. Wednesday service Berwick - Mark Cross - Ripe - Chalvington - Upper Dicker – Hailsham - Selmeston - Alciston - Berwick - Alfriston - Arlington - Hailsham - Lion House Park. One service per day. Thursday service To Brighton via Upper Dicker on the first Thursday in the month To Brighton via Alfriston on the third Thursday in the month. To Eastbourne every Thursday via Berwick - Polegate – Eastbourne. Jevington service every Thursday via Eastbourne - Jevington - Polegate – Eastbourne. Friday service to Seaford via Berwick - Chalvington - Selmeston - Wilmington - Litlington - Westdean – Seaford and an afternoon service to Hailsham: Berwick - Selmeston - Ripe - Upper Dicker – Hailsham. Cuckmere Valley Rambler is an hourly weekend service with a circular route from Berwick station via Alfriston, Seaford and the Seven Sisters Country Park. Hourly service operates. Michelham and Middle Farm rambler is an hourly service on Sundays and Bank Holidays with a circular route from Berwick station via Michelham Priory, Hailsham, Polegate, Alfriston and Middle Farm. Hourly service operates. For detailed information on times, routes and tickets visit http://www.cuckmerebus.freeuk.com or call: 01323 870032.

Eastbourne Buses operate services 50, 52 and 54 The South Downs Connections:The 50 Eastbourne - Willingdon - Polegate - Dittons Wood – Hailsham. . Mondays to Saturday’s hourly service operates. The 52 Sovereign Harbour South - Eastbourne - Willingdon - Polegate - Hailsham - Horam - Heathfield - Frant - Tunbridge Wells. Mondays to Saturday’s hourly service operates. The 54 Eastbourne - DG Hospital - Willingdon - Polegate - Hailsham - Golden Cross - East Hoathly - Halland - Uckfield - East Grinstead. Mondays to Saturday’s hourly service operates. For detailed information on times, routes and tickets visit http://www.eastbournebuses.co.uk/ 01323 416416 mailbox@eastbournebuses.co.uk

Downlander lets you loose on the Downs

An exciting new ticket, the Downlander, allows you to explore the South Downs by train and bus, making as many Southern train and bus journeys as you like. All for only £10.

For £10 (£2.50 for children) you can travel to and from any location in the South Downs area by Southern train services or available bus services.

• The ticket covers Southern stations (including Brighton, Southampton, Portsmouth, Bognor Regis, Haywards Heath, Chichester, Eastbourne, Hastings, Rye and Ashford) and unlimited bus travel within the Downs area.

For £12 (£2.50) you can travel across the whole Southern network and South Downs area with Southern train services and available bus services.

• This ticket covers all other Southern stations (including Crawley, Horsham, Redhill, East Croydon and London Victoria) and unlimited bus travel within the Downs area.

The magnificent stretch of coastline between Seaford and Eastbourne and inland to the A27 is designated and protected as a ‘Heritage Coast’, one of the finest examples of unprotected chalk cliffs in Britain which includes the famous Beachy Head and Seven Sisters cliffs. Inland, the rolling landscape of the South Downs and the meanders of the Cuckmere Valley offer beautiful views and delightful walks.

Charleston Farmhouse was home to the unconventional household of Bloomsbury artists Venessa Bell and Duncan Grant from 1916 who transformed the house with Italian fresco paintings whilst the garden, with its mosaics and gravel pathways, is reminiscent of southern Europe.

The award-winning Drusillas Zoo is ideal for families, featuring a wide variety of animals in naturalistic environments. Next door is the English Wine Centre, stocking an extensive range of English Wine, some of which is produced from vineyards in the surrounding countryside.

With Downlander you can travel to as many places in the South Downs in one day as you wish using train services provided by Southern, Brighton and Hove buses, Eastbourne buses and Cuckmere Community Bus. www.southernrailway.com/downlander to purchase your electronic ticket that you can print at home and find out all the details. 7 days advance booking required.Sussex Heritage Coast Travel and Leisure Guide to find out more about the coastal Eastern Downs.

Traveline
A service that offers information on bus, coach and train travel or all! Either call 0870 608 2 608 or visit http://www.traveline.org.uk

Why Use Public Transport and Not The Car?

Please try to support local buses and train services, they are essential in helping to reduce pollution and congestion in the rural environment. Using local bus services, instead of cars, keep picturesque villages in the countryside peaceful and nicer for residents and visitors.

The South Downs Lines (Lewes to Seaford and Lewes to Eastbourne) travel through the South Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and have recently been designated as part of East Sussex Community Rail Partnership (ESCRP). For more information http://www.southernrailway.com

For further information on the East Sussex Community Rail Partnership see http://www.srcc.org.uk/partnerships/transport/escrp.htm