One Stop Travel

I try not to go here whenever possible, it’s always full of tourists and the queuing system is rather convoluted. you have to go over to a desk to press a button to confirm what kind of travel you would like assistance with (Train, Bus, Coach, Other) to then be given a recipet with a number on so you can wait to be called.
Only problem is the numbers seem totally random, and people get so fed up of waiting they walk out before their number is called which makes the wait even longer!
I had a quick query which could have been sorted in 5 minutes, instead it took 25 because of this silly system…
Hopefully I won’t have to there again any time soon.

Seeing as how I live out of the main city area, I have to do a majority of my traveling via bus. I found out that I’ve been spending way more than I should have been, and someone recommended that I visit One Stop Travel in order to find the right deal for me.
The staff here is extremely helpful. After I told them of my usual bus stops, and what a day of mine usually entails (going on the bus, grabbing a coffee, getting back on the bus), they suggested the right pass for me. They were also to give me helpful advice regarding trains to and from London, in case I ever needed to make the trek over there. They really made things easier for a newcomer to Brighton to settle himself in and feel comfortable with taking public transportation.

As a child of the internet generation, I pretty much make most travel arrangements on line. However, I do also lament the loss of face-​to-​face interaction. Possibly not enough to haul my ass down to One Stop Travel though. That has more to do with my laziness than the service they provide, however.
One Stop is a good place to go for all regional travel info… the staff are helpful and can advise on the best route and mode of transportation to get to wherever you’re going. They sell weekly and monthly bus passes, as well as train passes, which will save you money on daily ticket purchases. They also sell coach tickets, which are cheaper bought in advance. However it is worth bearing in mind that One Stop might save you money, but it will rarely save you time– the queues are long and every customer seems to have their own long and complicated situation, which can get tedious.
However, the places does have it’s uses. You can pop in for bus timetables and leaflets promoting organized day trips to places of interest across the country– probably quite useful for tourists and anyone who likes hassle-​free tour holidays.

The one stop travel shop is part of the Brighton and Hove bus company, and is the place to go for extended bus passes, as well as coach journeys to London, and various day trips throughout the year (Bath, Isle of Wight, Calais…). Even though I haven’t been on any of their day trips/​short breaks, they do seem pretty good value for money, for example £200 for 3 nights/​4days travel, accomodation and some food/​entertainment in the Lake District — although I expect these trips attract an older audience (I know my grandparents went on the turkey and tinsel one last year).
The shop itself is pretty chaotic and I’d avoid it if you can (you can buy online or buy weekly tickets at your college/​uni if you’re a student), with long queues most of the time, occasionally out of the door! If you do need to go, I’d reccomend you get yourself there early — that is before 9 — as it’s a pretty dull place to hang around for ages. Saying that, they do have a charming array of gift ideas at the moment — if you’re a public transport fan, then find brighton bus themed pens, mugs, bags, calendars!!!

Whereas STA Travel is great for international bookings, 1 Stop focuses on travel of a more local fare. The staff are not quite as obviously knowledgeable from the outset, but they can generally find what you are looking for. This is a great place to book train tickets and buy weekly/​monthly bus passes. The main reason I would recommend visiting 1 Stop is that I always find you’re safer in the knowledge that you’ve got exactly what you’re looking for when you deal with a person face-​to-​face. The staff, although busy, are remarkably friendly and will get you where you want to go. Next stop: destination unknown!