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Getting to Rathfinny Wine Estate without a car

Large B Corp sparkling wine estate in the downs above Alfriston. It actively encourages visitors to come by public transport.

Last legTrain + short taxi
From LondonAbout 1 hr 30 min
AddressAlfriston, BN26 5TU
Websiterathfinnyestate.com

Nearest stations

  • 🚉 BerwickTrains from London Victoria, direct (~1 hr 15 min)Then: 10-minute taxi
  • 🚉 SeafordTrains from Brighton, direct (~40 min)Then: 10-minute taxi
  • 🚉 PolegateTrains from London Victoria, directThen: 15-minute taxi
  • 🚉 LewesTrains from London Victoria, directThen: 20-minute taxi

Step by step

  1. Take a direct train from London Victoria to Berwick. It’s the closest station for London visitors. From Brighton, go to Seaford.
  2. Book a taxi in advance. Local cabs get booked up, especially at weekends. Rathfinny’s directions page lists recommended firms.
  3. Allow about 20 minutes to walk from the estate entrance to the Cellar Door.

No taxi? Try Flexibus

Flexibus is an on-demand shared minibus that covers journeys not served by a regular bus or train. Book it through the Ride Pingo app.

From Eastbourne

Sussex Modern describes a scenic car-free route from Eastbourne on the Coaster bus (12, 12A, 12X) over Beachy Head, with onward travel to the estate.

Visiting

Cellar Door, restaurant and tours. Book ahead, especially at weekends.

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