Should I pre book a taxi in Brighton today?

If you have a flight, appointment or a time sensitive trip, pre booking is recommended. It locks in your pickup time and reduces delays.

Do you provide Brighton Station pickups?

Yes. We provide Brighton Station pickups and drop offs including early morning departures and late arrivals.

Do you offer airport transfers from Brighton?

Yes. We provide airport transfers with upfront quotes including routes to Gatwick and Heathrow.

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Sussex Travel Update: How to Check Trains, Roads and Airport Journeys Today

A live-information checklist for Brighton and Sussex travellers — with the official pages to check, realistic backup plans and clear advice for time-sensitive journeys.

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Important: this article was first published as a dated update on 9 February 2026. A static blog cannot honestly promise the current status of every train or road, so it now directs you to live official sources and explains what to do with the information.

Brighton railway station during a Sussex journey — Brighton Station. Photo: Mike Quinn, Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Check these sources before leaving

Rail departures and disruption

Use National Rail service updates and your operator’s live journey planner. Check again shortly before departure, especially for early or late services.

Strategic road conditions

Review Traffic England for major road incidents and planned works. Local streets may still be affected by council works or events.

Gatwick flight information

Confirm the terminal and live flight status on the official Gatwick flight page. Share the flight number when booking an airport pickup.

Brighton and Hove roadworks

Check the council’s current roadworks and closures information for local access changes.

Turn a status update into a decision

Minor delayKeep the original plan but add margin and monitor the next update.

Severe disruptionCompare the full door-to-door arrival time of the alternatives, not only the advertised journey time.

CancellationConfirm a replacement plan before leaving home and notify anyone handling your onward pickup.

Five checks for a time-sensitive journey

Work backwards from the deadline. Flight check-in, an appointment or an event start matters more than the ideal departure time.

Add interchange time. Platforms, luggage, children and unfamiliar stations make a “quick change” less quick.

Check the final mile. A train arriving in Brighton is not the same as arriving at a hotel, university, venue or airport terminal.

Keep one reachable contact number. A driver cannot coordinate with a switched-off phone or a number that belongs to someone elsewhere.

Choose the vehicle by people and bags. An airport group may need more luggage space than the passenger count suggests.

Do not treat a taxi booking as a magic recovery plan. When rail disruption creates sudden demand, vehicles and road space can also become limited. Contact the operator early, provide the full route and wait for confirmation before abandoning another option.

Brighton Station pickup during disruption

For a pre-booked collection, use the meeting instructions in your confirmation. The usual suggested point is the main station car park behind Brighton Station on Stroudley Road, Brighton BN1 4LF, unless you are told otherwise. Read our complete Brighton Station pickup guide before travel.

Airport journey disrupted by rail changes?

Share the airport, terminal, flight number, passenger count, luggage and the time you need to arrive. Sussex Airports Taxis provides pre-booked transfers to Gatwick, Heathrow and other UK airports. Brighton to Gatwick taxi journeys currently start from £75, while the final quote depends on the exact pickup, vehicle, time and route.

Book as soon as you decide not to use the train.
Do not quote only the flight departure time; include the terminal and desired airport arrival.
Tell the operator if any passenger is still travelling separately.
For inbound flights, provide the flight number so the arrival can be monitored.

Need a confirmed door-to-door alternative?

Send the pickup, destination, deadline, passenger count and luggage. We will confirm availability rather than leave you guessing.

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Sussex disruption FAQs

Can you guarantee the same journey time during disruption?

No. Road traffic and demand can increase when rail services fail. A realistic quote and pickup time depend on the live conditions and route.

Can you collect from Brighton Station?

Yes, subject to availability. Follow the meeting point stated in the booking confirmation and keep your phone on.

Do you operate early and late?

Pre-booked journeys operate 24/7, subject to confirmed vehicle availability.

How can I pay?

Cash or card can be paid to the driver, or a payment link may be requested.

Live travel conditions can change quickly. Check official sources and your booking confirmation before travel. Sussex Airports Taxis is independent of rail, airport and highway organisations mentioned.