Brighton in July

You will most likely be using both buses and trains in Brighton. I'll tell you about what means of transport we used in 2010, but you can be pretty sure much will be the same this year.

After landing at Heathrow we are greeted by a lady (in 2010 remember, might be an man this year, who knows), who makes sure we all get on the coach to Brighton. Since we'll be spending a couple of hours on the coach, it's a good idea to buy a snack on the airport or bring one from home. It's also wise to visit the toilet. The leader flying with you will remind you about all that.

When you arrive in Brighton, the host families will meet up together with some more STS Staff. Transport to your new homes will most likely be by car. You'll spend some time at home (how much depends on what time we arrive) and the host families will, among other things, help you finding the means of transport you'll be using on a daily basis from now on. The most common alternative is the bus, but in some cases the train is a better option, depending on where you stay. Whatever of the two it'll be, the leader will help you getting discount cards, since you'll be there for three weeks and single tickets will be more expensive.

After a couple of days you'll be quite confident finding your way, catching the right bus/train and getting off at the right stop. You're getting ready for longer trips. Full days excursions to Hastings and London, for instance, are usually made by train from Brighton Station, which you can see here, and the trains are quite comfy.



In London you might come across some more means of transport. The Tube or Underground will probably not be used on your first London trip, since we like to show you the beautyful city from the street level, but perhaps on the second visit when the Explorer Pass students go there for shopping and other adventures.

These are the most common ways to get around, besides walking (which I'll write about later) and you are probably more or less familiar with most of them. Nevertheless, everything gets a bit more exciting when doing it in a new country, right!

/Emma