UK: South East England
How to get to and from hundreds of the world's airports by car, bus, train and other forms of public transport. Updates and requests for inclusion in these pages are welcomed. Information is from many sources including personal visits and may no longer be accurate.
Legal Disclaimer Last Update 15-Sep-12Biggin Hill (BQH):
Location: 24 km/15 Miles SSE of Central London & 8 km/5 miles S of Bromley.
By Taxi: 45 mins to Central London.
By Bus: At Bromley South Station the number 320 bus runs to Biggin Hill Airport. The journey takes 20 mins.
By Train: Bromley South and Orpington train stations are 15 mins from the airport. Direct trains run from Charing Cross, Victoria, Waterloo and London Bridge. To London, 20 mins.
Airport Website: www.bigginhillairport.com.
Airport Tel No: 01959 571111.
Updated Aug09 www. Visited Airport
Lydd - London Ashford Airport (LYX):
By Bus: Buses link Lydd to New Romney and Hythe to the east, and Rye, Hastings, Eastbourne and Brighton to the west.
By Train: Ashford International station is a 20 minute taxi drive from Lydd airport. From Ashford trains run every 15 mins to London Waterloo, Victoria and Charing Cross. Trains also run through the Channel tunnel to France. Rye station is on the Ashford to Hastings line and is a 15 minute taxi journey away.
Rental Cars: Enterprise is now based at the airport.
Car Parking: Free to daily visitors & £3 for overnight parking.
Notes: Lydd has now been humorously renamed London Ashford Airport.
Airport Website: www.lydd-airport.co.uk.
Airport Tel No: +44 (0)1797 322411.
Updated May09
Manston - Kent International (MSE):
Location: 4 km/2 Miles WNW of Ramsgate, 5 km/3 Miles WSW of Margate & 101 km/63 Miles ESE of Central London.
By Taxi: To Ramsgate train station ~£7/10 mins. Airport Cars: 01843 593 273, BJC Taxis 07795 422202, Met Cars: 01843 823 030 & Ramsgate Taxi: 01843 862 451 or 07759 597 063.
By Limo: A2 Chauffer Services have a desk in the terminal. Tel 01227 370222.
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| General: | There is an Airport Pick Up Point outside Ramsgate train Station with regular buses running to and from the Airport on 2 routes. The airport bus stop is right outside the terminal, where a timetable is displayed. |
| Route #38, 38A & 38B: | Route: Birchington (Station) - King Edward Rd - Quex Park - Acol - London Manston Airport Terminal - Manston Village - Manston Rd (Teso) - St.Lawrence - Ramsgate Station - Broadstairs - Palm Bay Surgery. Timings: It operates Mon-Sat every hour or so. No Sunday Service. For latest timings see here. Travel Time: To Ramsgate 15 mins. Cost: To Ramsgate Train Station £1.20. Contact: Operated by Eastonways, Tel 01843 588944. |
Rental Cars: Enterprise are not based at the airport, but can arrange for cars to be delivered to the airport. Tel 01843 825 500.
Car Parking: Car Parking is in front of the terminal. 10 mins free, 1 hour £1, 2 hrs £2, 3 hrs £3, 4 hrs £4, 1 day £7.50, 2 days, £15. 3 days £22.50, 1 week £30.
Airport Tel No: +44 (0)1843 823600.
Updated Nov10 Skids. Last Visit Sep09
Redhill (EGKR):
Location: 4 km/2½ miles SE of Redhill, 33 km/21 miles S of Central London.
By Bus: Nearest bus, MetroBus #100 stops at East Surrey hospital, a few miles away. Runs to Maidenbower, Three Bridges, Crawley, Horley, Gatwick Airport and Redhill.
By Train: Nearest Railway station is at Salfords, 2 stops South of Redhill.
Notes: This airport has no commercial flights and is for private and general aviation only.
Airport Tel No: 01737 823377.
Updated Feb06 eml. Visited Airport
Shoreham - Brighton City (ESH):
Location: 1 km/1 Mile W of Shoreham, 11 km/6 Miles W of Brighton.
On Foot: 15-20 minute walk to Shoreham town where buses and trains run into Brighton.
By Taxi: To Shoreham station £5.50 including tip/5 mins. To Brighton city centre ~£17/20 mins. There is a dedicated phone in the terminal. ABCA Taxis (Lancing) 01273 414141. Adur Cab Company 01273 454 454. There is also a taxi rank at Shoreham train station.
By Limo: International Limousines Ltd 01293 863618.
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| Stagecoach Bus #700 (Coastliner) to Worthing & Brighton: | Bus Stop Location: There is no bus stop at the airport itself, but 10 mins walk away near The Royal Coach Pub on the south side of the airport. From the terminal, turn right towards Transair Pilot Shop, and turn left under the railway bridge. Continue walking for 5-10 mins until you reach the large roundabout by the Royal Coach Pub. The bus stops are on the right. Once you get off the bus, it is only a 10 min walk along New Salts Farm Rd to the Airport Terminal. Route: Runs along the A259 road from Brighton to Worthing & Littlehampton. Some buses continue further west towards Southsea/Portsmouth. Route Details: Brighton Pool Valley - Hove - Portslade - Shoreham High St - Shoreham Royal Coach (close to airport) - South Lancing - Worthing - Littlehampton - Arundel - Bognor Regis - Chichester - Havant Bus Station - Southsea/Portsmouth. Timings: Buses depart the Royal Coach heading east towards Brighton Mon-Sat every 10 mins 0551 (0636 on Saturdays)-1906. Buses depart the Royal Coach heading west towards Littlehampton Mon-Sat every 10 mins 0656 (0745 on Saturday)-2011. Buses depart the Royal Coach heading west towards Chichester & Southsea Mon-Sat every 30 mins. Buses depart the Royal Coach heading east towards Brighton on Sundays every ~60 mins 0731-1828. Buses depart the Royal Coach heading west towards Littlehampton, Chichester & Southsea on Sundays every ~60 mins 0845-1941. Contact: Stagecoach 0871 2002233 or www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables/. |
| Bus #2 to Shoreham & Brighton: | Route: Shoreham Beach - Shoreham Royal Coach (close to airport) - Shoreham High St - Southlands Hospital - Hove Town Hall - Churchill Square - North St - Race Hill - Woodingdean - Rottingdean (White Horse). Timings: Buses leave Shoreham High St heading for Brighton daily every 20-30 mins 0600-2230. Contact: Brighton & Hove Bus & Coach Company Tel 01273 886200 or www.buses.co.uk. |
| Bus #19 to Shoreham: | Route: Shoreham Beach - Shoreham Royal Coach (close to airport) - Shoreham Station - Holmbush. Timings: Buses run Mon-Sat only every 60 mins. Contact: Brighton & Hove Bus & Coach Company Tel 01273 886200 or www.buses.co.uk. |
| Bus #59 to Shoreham & Brighton: | Route: Shoreham Beach - Shoreham Royal Coach (close to airport) - Shoreham - Brighton Station - Old Steine. Timings: Buses run Mon-Fri only once a day in each direction. Contact: Brighton & Hove Bus & Coach Company Tel 01273 886200 or www.buses.co.uk. |
Rental Cars: No car rental companies based at the airport, but National are based in Brighton and will arrange for cars to be delivered to the airport. Tel 01903 752086. Carquest Rentals provide a similar service, Tel 01444 471289.
Car Parking: Free parking outside the terminal.
Notes: There is an ATM/Cash machine on the ground floor of the main terminal building.
Airport Website: www.shorehamairport.co.uk.
Airport Tel No: +44 (0)1273 467373.
Notes: Shoreham has now been renamed Brighton City Airport.
Updated Aug07 Visit. Last Visit Aug07
