London Bridge to Seaford (Sussex) Trains From £13.90*

• Bikes: Bikes are free on both legs. You don't need to book but space is first come, first served. Restrictions apply on trains departing London Bridge from 16:30 to 19:30 Monday to Friday. Brighton to Seaford trains can get busy on weekends during the summer months and train conductors have been known to turn bikes away. 
• Pets: Up to two dogs, cats or small animals travel free per passenger and need to be on a lead or in a container. 
• Luggage: You can take up to two large items and one piece of hand luggage. Beach equipment, like coolers, windshields and bodyboards are fine, as long as you keep them clear of the aisles, doors and wheelchair spaces. 

On sunny weekends during the summer months, these trains can get extremely busy — keep this in mind if you're travelling with bikes, pets, or bulky luggage.

As there isn't a direct service from London Bridge to Seaford, you'll take the train to Brighton and then change there for the service to Seaford. The whole trip takes around 2 hours, including the 20 minute change in Brighton. 

• First departures: On Saturdays, the first service leaves London Bridge at 06:45, while on Sundays it goes at 07:10. If you're travelling during the week, timetables are similar to Saturday's. 
• Frequency: There are services roughly every 30 minutes throughout the day from London Bridge.
• Last trains back towards London: For getting back after your day out, the latest train that makes the connection departs Seaford at 21:24 on Saturdays and at 21:05 on Sundays.

Remember, a Sunday timetable usually applies on bank holidays.

Departing from London Bridge

London Bridge is in Zone 1, with two lines stopping here:

• Jubilee line: Connections from Canary Wharf, Canada Water, Waterloo, Westminster and Bond Street.
• Northern line: Connections from Bank, Moorgate, King's Cross St Pancras, Old Street and Camden Town, and from Clapham and Morden in South London.

• From Hayes, Bromley South and Beckenham Junction: services on the Mid-Kent and Catford loop lines.
• From Dartford, via Sidcup, Bexleyheath or Greenwich: services on the North Kent lines.

• Accessibility: London Bridge is a Category A station, so there's step-free access to all platforms. Staff are on hand daily from 04:00 to 01:00.
• Toilets: These are on the lower concourse near Stainer Street. A Changing Places toilet is on the upper concourse — ask station staff for help or call 020 7234 1108 for access. There are accessible toilets between all platforms from 1 to 9. 
• Amenities: Free public Wi-Fi, sheltered seating, shops and food outlets.
• Bikes: A bike park is availabñe on the lower concourse near Station Approach with 200 spaces covered by CCTV. 

The journey from London Bridge to Seaford

• Best side for views: Sit on the right-hand side facing forward for views of the South Downs and open countryside as you approach Brighton.
• Along the way: After East Croydon, the London suburbs turn into the Surrey and Sussex countryside. South of Haywards Heath, you'll see the Ouse Valley Viaduct, a 37-arch Victorian viaduct in the fields beside the line. 
• The "you're nearly there" cue: The train goes through Clayton Tunnel about 4 miles north of Brighton.

• Toilets: These are at the east end of the concourse. There are extra accessible toilets and Changing Places toilets at the north entrance.
• Refreshments: There are outlets along the concourse.

Remember, you have around 20 minutes for the connection. 

• Best side for views: Sit on the left-hand side facing forward as you leave Brighton for views back over the city. After Lewes, the better views are on the right across the South Downs and the Ouse valley.
• The "you're nearly there" cue: You'll see the pebble beach of Seaford Bay, with the chalk cliffs of Seaford Head on the horizon to the south-east.

Arriving at Seaford

• Seaford Bay and the Esplanade: It's a mostly flat 10-minute walk to the beach. Turn right out of the station onto Station Approach, then go left down Dane Road until you reach the Esplanade. 
• Main shops and High Street: Turn right out of the station, go straight down Station Road and Church Street for 5-7 minutes until you hit the High Street. 
• Seven Sisters Country Park: Take the 12, 12A or 13X Coaster bus from outside the station. The bus ride takes around 1 hour. 

• Accessibility: There's step-free access throughout (Seaford is a Category A station) but you'll need staff assistance to disembark and board as a ramp is required. Be sure to book Passenger Assistance.
• Toilets: These are accessible and are located on the concourse. You'll need a RADAR key to enter, so keep in mind the staff operating times.
• Amenities: The ticket office is open Monday to Saturday 06:10–19:35 and Sunday 08:25–16:00. Ticket machines are available outside of these times.
• Bikes: You'll find cycle storage on the platforms and in the car park, with racks for 30 bikes.