Sussex Border Path
Transport Information
It is often possible to use local bus and train services as a means of returning to the starting point if you plan to tackle the walk in daily stages over a longer period. Buses in rural area can be few and far between. In many instances the services are supported by the County Council and put out to tender for operation. This means that, while the services are reliable, the operators may change at intervals.
The Internet is undoubtedly the best source of up to date information on buses and trains. Most public libraries can now provide access.
Transport Direct one of the most versatile sites.
Traveline is area based and also accessible by phone on 0871 200 22 33
National Rail Enquires & 08457 484950 for train travel.
County Councils all have extensive web-sites covering public transport and details for local customers.
West Sussex County Council
Brighton and Hove City Council
East Sussex County Council
Kent County Council
Hants County Council
Bus Companies have websites with information on the services they operate, but can be confusing on other services.
Set out below are some of the points on the Sussex Border Path which are served by public transport. If using one car, it is often better to drive to the finishing point of a day’s walk and use a suitable bus link to reach the start, this leaves you a free agent as regards to finishing times.
| Emsworth | Bus and Train |
| South Harting | Bus |
| Rogate (A272) | Bus |
| Hill Brow (A3) | Bus |
| Plaistow/Loxwood/Alfold | Bus |
| Kingsfold (A24) | Bus |
| Gatwick Airport | Bus and Train |
| East Grinstead | Bus and Train |
| Scaynes Hill | Bus |
| Wivelsfield | Bus |
| Mile Oak | Bus |
| Ashurst (A264) | Bus |
| Frant (A287) | Bus and Train |
| Wadhurst | Bus and Train |
| Bodiam | Bus |
| Beckley | Bus |
| Rowlands Castle | Bus and Train |
| Petersfield | Bus and Train |
| Liphook | Bus and Train |
| Kingsley Green (A286) | Bus |
| Rudgwick | Bus |
| Rusper | Bus |
| Crawley Down | Bus |
| Sharpethorne | Bus |
| Horsted Keynes | Bus |
| Ditchling | Bus and Train |
| Cowden | Bus and Train |
| Boarshead (A26) | Bus |
| Hawkhurst | Bus |
| Northiam | Bus |
| Rye | Bus and Train |
Map of Sussex.
Each letter represents a section of The Sussex Border Path. Click on a Letter for information on this section of the walk.
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