Accommodation & Travel

Plan your route to Seahaven Maritime Academy before course week. The entrance changes depending on whether you arrive by car, on foot, by bike, by train or by air.

Students arriving at a port training centre with harbour infrastructure nearby

Do not put the BN9 0BN postcode straight into your sat nav. It can take students to a nearby industrial estate. Use the instructions below.

How to get to Seahaven Maritime Academy

Seahaven Maritime Academy Ltd, East Quay, Newhaven Port, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0BN.

Travelling by car

Use the entrance via McKinley Way to Gate 4. This staffed security barrier entrance is open 24/7. Once through security, Seahaven is by the yellow crash barriers on the first bend.

Walking, cycling or scooting

Use the East Quay entrance on Beach Road, Newhaven, BN9 0BX. This entrance is staffed 6am to 6pm. Outside these hours or at weekends, use the security buzzer.

Travelling by train

Use Newhaven Town or Newhaven Harbour, depending on timetable options. From there, follow the walking guidance and use the East Quay entrance on Beach Road.

Travelling by air

London Gatwick is the closest airport. Trains run roughly every 30 minutes and take less than an hour with one change at Lewes. Do not fly in on the morning of your course.

Map and parking

Parking is available just outside the centre. Download and print the harbour map before travelling, especially if it is your first time visiting Newhaven Port.

Download harbour directions

Suggested accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the course price. Seahaven's current list covers Newhaven, Seaford, Peacehaven, Saltdean and nearby options.

YHA South Downs Hostel

From £17 per night

Southease

5 minutes walk to Southease Station; 10 to 30 minutes by train to Newhaven Harbour.

Call: +44 345 371 9574

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Seahaven Maritime Crew House

From £30 per night

Newhaven

5 minutes by car or around 20 minutes on foot.

Call: +44 7765 241842

Clare's Place

£30 per night

Newhaven

5 minutes by car or around 20 minutes on foot.

Call: +44 7983 438885

Email: clareshorthouse@hotmail.com

Coastal Paths

£40 per night

Saltdean

5 minute walk to 12/12A bus stop; around 15 minutes to Newhaven Harbour.

Email: normawilshaw@gmail.com

Caroline's Place

£43 per night

Peacehaven

15 minutes by bus or 10 minutes by car.

Call: +44 (0)7740 868948

Email: carolinecortizo@gmail.com

The Quay

£45 per night

Newhaven

Local Newhaven accommodation.

Call: 07474 435 612

Email: ctomarnull@gmail.com

Brecon Guest House

From £45 per night

Seaford

15 minute walk to Seaford Station; 5 minutes by train to Newhaven Harbour.

Call: +44 1323 892911

Premier Inn Newhaven

From £60 per night

Newhaven

15 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car.

Call: 0871 527 8810

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Air Premier

From £70 per night

Local area

Use code Seahaven 10 for 10% discount on the provider website.

Call: +44 7545 210035

Email: info@airpremier.co.uk

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Upper Rooms

Contact for prices

Seaford

Contact Adam McLeon for current availability.

Call: +44 (0)7702 798 308

Email: upperroomsseaford@gmail.com