Our pier's bigger than your pier!
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Approx. 85 miles. 1 hour 40 minutes.
Over the Dartford Tunnel and get off the M25 onto the M23 (Gatwick Airport) before joining the A23. The stadium is located two miles away from the town centre and is just off the London Road (A23).
Parking restrictions have been lifted near to the stadium, so that there is now plenty of street parking to be had. If you arrive early (before 13.00) then you are able to park just off the A23.
There is an park and ride scheme which is available about one mile north of the ground, at Mill Road. Given that 90% of away fans come from the north and travel down the M23/A23, this is the ideal site, as it is right next to the main road. However, there have been reports of cars haven been broken in and there is a lack of security while the match is on.
Your match ticket includes a park and ride ticket for either the train or bus so you may wish to park in the city centre and then get the train (it only takes five minutes) to Preston Park or walk. This way you get the chance to sample the pubs around the station!
(Preston Park; bottom left blue blob: Ground; top left, off Tongdean Lane.)