Address: Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AL
Getting to Plumpton takes you through the heart of the beautiful Sussex South Downs.
By Rail
Plumpton Racecourse is ideally located for customers using the train, as Plumpton Station adjoins the Racecourse grounds, and our entrances are only a short five minute walk from the platforms. Plumpton is served by a regular train service between London Victoria and Hastings, and there are additional stopping services to Plumpton on racedays.
We also run a Coach service from Brighton station on racedays, if you are coming from the South Coast or Brighton. The Regency Coaches service to Plumpton Racecourse departs from the Coach Pick Up point behind Brighton Station 90 minutes before the start of the first race, and leaves Plumpton Racecourse 30 minutes after the last race.
| Race Meetings/Special Stop Requests | |
|---|---|
| Monday 18th Jan, 15th Feb, 1st Mar, 15th Mar | |
| 22nd Mar, 19th Apr, 18th Oct, 1st Nov, 15th Nov | |
| 1st Dec, 13th Dec: | |
| 0947 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1043 | 0956 Eastbourne to Victoria Calls at 1028 |
| 1047 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1143** | 1058 Eastbourne to Victoria Calls at 1128 |
| 1147 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1243 | 1158 Eastbourne to Victoria Calls at 1228 |
| 1247 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1343** | 1258 Eastbourne to Victoria Calls at 1328** |
| 1347 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1443** | 1358 Eastbourne to Victoria Calls at 1428** |
| 1447 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1543 | 1458 Eastbourne to Victoria Calls at 1529 |
| 1547 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1643 | 1558 Eastbourne to Victoria Calls at 1629 |
| 1647 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1747 | 1658 Eastbourne to Victoria Calls at 1729 |
| 1736 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1829 | 1757 Eastbourne to Victoria Calls at 1828 |
| 1806 Victoria to Seaford and Ore Calls at 1900 | 1750 Ore to Victoria Calls at 1858 |
| ** Trains that require special stops. | |
| Sunday 3rd Jan, Sunday 31st Jan, Easter Sunday 4th Apr | |
| Easter Monday 5th Apr, Sunday 19th Sept: | |
| 0947 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1051 | 0914 Ore to Victoria Calls at 1024 |
| 1047 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1151 | 1014 Ore to Victoria Calls at 1124 |
| 1147 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1251** | 1114 Ore to Victoria Calls at 1224** |
| 1247 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1351** | 1214 Ore to Victoria Calls at 1324** |
| 1347 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1451** | 1314 Ore to Victoria Calls at 1424** |
| 1447 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1551** | 1414 Ore to Victoria Calls at 1524** |
| 1547 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1651** | 1514 Ore to Victoria Calls at 1624 |
| 1647 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1751 | 1614 Ore to Victoria Calls at 1724 |
| 1747 Victoria to Ore Calls at 1851 | 1714 Ore to Victoria Calls at 1824 |
| ** Trains that require special stops. |
By Bus
A direct bus service from Brighton to Plumpton Racecourse is run by Regency Coaches. The bus leaves Brighton train station 90 minutes before the first race, returning 30 minutes after the last race. A return ticket is £4.
The pick up point for Regency Coaches at Brighton Station is behind the Station at the designated Coach Pick Up point.
By Road
From the M25
- Leave the M25 at Junction 7, follow M23 to Crawley/Gatwick Airport

- When M23 joins the A23 continue towards Brighton
- Leave A23 at A273 towards Hassocks
- Follow A273 and turn right at the bottom of the hill onto the B2112 towards Ditchling
- At Ditchling roundabout turn right onto B2116 towards Plumpton
- Turn left at the Half Moon Pub and follow signs to the racecourse
From Brighton
- Follow A23 northbound and take the first exit (A273 to Hassocks)
- Follow A273 and bear right at bottom of hill onto the B2112 towards Ditchling
- At Ditchling roundabout turn right onto B2116 towards Plumpton
- Turn left at the Half Moon Pub and follow signs to the racecourse
By Foot
Plumpton Racecourse is very close to the famous South Downs Way. Click here to find out more about the South Downs Way.
By Air
Gatwick Airport is a short 20 minute direct train journey, making Plumpton easily accessible for the whole of the UK and beyond.
Helicopters are permitted to land with prior agreement of the Clerk of the Course – please call 01273 890383.

