Pride 2026 – travel information

Pride is back for 2026, with another fantastic weekend of celebrations expected across Brighton & Hove on Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August. 

Pride weekend is one of the busiest periods of the year in Brighton & Hove. Whether travelling by train, bus, bike, on foot or using Park & Ride, planning ahead and allowing extra time will help everyone enjoy a safe and memorable celebration.

There will also be road closures around Preston Park from Thursday evening to Sunday for Pride on the Park and the Nick Cave gig on Friday 31 July.

Information about travelling to and from Brighton & Hove during Pride weekend, including bus and rail services, can be found on the Brighton & Hove Pride travel webpage. 

Check out the Visit Brighton guide to Pride.

Bus information

From Thursday 30 July until Monday 3 August, there will be some changes to bus routes and timetables to accommodate Pride events and road closures.

Throughout Pride weekend, Brighton & Hove Buses will operate dedicated shuttle services to and from Preston Park, linking key event locations including the Old Steine and Waterhall Campsite.

Passengers are encouraged to check routes and timetables before travelling and allow extra time for journeys.

More information about city bus services and temporary route changes can be found on the Brighton & Hove Buses website. 

Train information

Anyone planning to travel by train during the Pride weekend should allow extra time for their journey, as services are expected to be extremely busy.

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services, is expected to provide additional capacity to help people travel to and from Brighton & Hove during the celebrations.

With large crowds expected after events finish, visitors are advised to head to Brighton station early and allow at least one hour to travel from festival sites or the seafront to the station.

If travelling to or from Pride events, passengers should be aware that Brighton station will be the main rail hub for arrivals and departures throughout the weekend. Visitors are encouraged to buy tickets in advance wherever possible to help speed up journeys.

For safety reasons, glass bottles and glass containers are not permitted inside the station or on trains.

Rainbow queuing system at Brighton Station

Brighton Station’s popular rainbow queuing system is expected to return to help passengers find the correct queue for their onward journey.

Remember:

• Green queue – East Coastway services towards Lewes, Seaford and Eastbourne
• Purple queue – West Coastway services towards Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing and Chichester
• Blue queue – Brighton Main Line services towards Haywards Heath, Gatwick Airport and London

Passengers should check the Southern, Thameslink and National Rail websites for the latest travel information and service updates before travelling. 

Park & Ride

The city’s Park & Ride service will be available on Sunday 2 August.

Visitors can park at the Falmer Campus at the University of Sussex and take the 25 bus service into the city centre. The service provides a convenient alternative to driving into the city and helps reduce congestion during one of Brighton & Hove’s busiest weekends of the year.

Park & Ride will operate between 9am and 9pm. The service will cost £6.50 for a vehicle carrying up to 5 adults, with children travelling free of charge.

Road closures

Visitors should be aware that a number of roads in Brighton city centre will be closed across Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August to support Pride events, including the LGBTQ+ Community Parade, the Preston Park Festival and the Pride Village Party.

The community parade will take place on Saturday 1 August, travelling from Hove Lawns through the city centre to Preston Park. Roads along the parade route will be closed and parking bays suspended.

Additional road closures will be in place around Preston Park and other event areas, while further temporary closures may be introduced if required for public safety.

Full road closure and restrictions information. 

Walking

Walking remains one of the easiest ways to get around Brighton & Hove during Pride weekend, with many key locations closer together than people realise.

Approximate walking times:

• Brighton Station to Marine Parade (Pride Village Party): 15–20 minutes
• Brighton Station to Preston Park: 15–20 minutes
• Hove Station to Hove Lawns (parade start): 20–25 minutes
• Palace Pier to Hove Lawns: 25–35 minutes

Maps and visitor information are available via the Visit Brighton website. 

By bike

Cycling is another great way to travel around the city during Pride weekend.

The Beryl BTN Bikes scheme offers access to hundreds of pedal bikes and e-bikes from hubs across Brighton & Hove, making it easy to travel between event locations while avoiding busy roads and public transport.

The city’s extensive network of cycle lanes can be explored using Brighton & Hove’s online cycle map. 

By e-scooter

Brighton & Hove launched its e-scooter hire trial scheme this week.

100 Beryl e-scooters are available at 20 hubs along the seafront, in the city centre and at both Brighton and Hove railway stations.

You can hire an e-scooter using the Beryl app.

More information about e-scooters in Brighton & Hove.

Plan ahead for a smooth Pride weekend

Pride weekend is one of the busiest periods of the year in Brighton & Hove. Whether travelling by train, bus, bike, on foot or using Park & Ride, planning ahead and allowing extra time will help everyone enjoy a safe and memorable celebration.

We look forward to welcoming residents and visitors to Brighton & Hove Pride 2026 on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August.