WORK LoCAL, SPEND LESS: HOW TO CUT COMMUTING cOSTS IN BRIGHTON & HOVE
Is your London commute starting to feel like a second job?
Between rising rail fares, packed trains, delayed services and long journeys eating into your personal time , commuting costs are adding up in more ways than one. Working from home might have sounded like the perfect solution a few years ago, the reality isn’t always quite so productive.
The good news? There’s a smarter middle ground.
For Brighton & Hove freelancers, founders and satellite teams, coworking spaces are an ideal way to cut commuting costs without sacrificing focus or collaboration.
Investing in a local workspace could actually save you money.
Here’s how.
THE REAL CoST OF THE LONDON COMMUTE
Commuting costs more than an overpriced train ticket.
A season ticket from Brighton or Hove to London can cost over £5,000 a year, or around £500 a month.
And that doesn’t include the extras.
TFL charges, the black cabs and Ubers you have to get when there’s a strike, the childcare or pet care late fee when your train home is late or cancelled.
Even if you’re only travelling in a few times a week, it quickly adds up..
But the cost isn’t just financial.
It’s the early alarms. The stress of checking train apps first thing in the morning. The last-minute disruptions that throw your whole day off course. The anxiety around getting home if you go for after-work drinks. The hours spent travelling instead of sleeping, seeing friends, spending time with family or just switching off.
Add it all together and the cost of commuting is more than the price of a ticket.
WORKING FROm HOME ISN’T ALWAYS THE ANSWER
At least there’s always working from home, right?
Sure, until the novelty wears off.
A fun change from the daily commute can quickly become unproductive when you get distracted by housework and everything else in between video calls and emails. When the boundaries between work and home blur, getting work done then switching off at the end of the day becomes harder and harder. It can affect your wellbeing just as much as a long commute.
You miss out on the best parts of working in the office, too. No spontaneous chats with your work besties, bouncing ideas around with your team or making new connections.Remote working can be flexible, but it can also feel surprisingly isolating.
But what if there was a third option? A space between the head office and your spare room, somewhere you could focus, connect with like-minded people and have a healthier separation between work and life?
WORK BETTeR, SPEND LESS WITH A COWORKING SPACE iN BRIGHTON & HOVE
A local coworking space sets you up to do your best work, minus the journey into London.
At PLATF9RM, unlimited hot-desking starts from just £235 + VAT per month. But you’re getting far more than a desk. You’ll have access to beautifully designed spaces, comfy breakout areas, professional meeting rooms for in-person and online meetings, event spaces for product launches or celebrations, and a vibrant programme of networking, social and wellbeing events that brings together Brighton & Hove’s business community.
And most importantly, you get your time back.
No more rushing for trains or spending hours commuting. Your workspace is just a short walk, cycle or bus ride away.
Looking for something more permanent? For £320 + VAT per month, you can have your own dedicated desk, with 24/7 access and the freedom to leave your monitor, laptop and work essentials exactly where you need them.
When you compare it to the cost of a flexi season ticket to London, working locally is a no brainer.
Less time travelling. Less money spent commuting. More time and energy for what matters most.
FIND YOUR CoMMUNITY
Working locally doesn’t just give you time back. It also unlocks new connections.
At PLATF9RM, you’ll be part of a community of founders, freelancers, creatives and professionals who can relate to the opportunities and challenges of modern working.
And the connections don’t stop when you log off. From yoga classes and wine tastings to life drawing sessions, member socials and networking events, there are plenty of ways to meet a new business partner, mentor or group of friends.
Because PLATF9RM is more than a workspace. It’s a community where work, wellbeing and belonging go hand in hand.
WORK LOCAL, LIvE BETTER
If you’re looking for a way to cut commuting costs between Brighton & Hove and London, the solution’s right here. Forget the railcards, season tickets and hours of travelling. Work closer to home.
Whether you’re a freelancer, founder, hybrid worker or growing team, at PLATF9RM we’ve got hot desks, dedicated desks and private offices designed around the way you work.
Less commuting. Less stress. More time, more energy and more opportunities to focus on the work and people that matter most.
Ready to make work wonderful? Explore our flexible memberships and more at PLATF9RM.
