The average bus between Alfriston and Birling Gap takes 38 min and the fastest bus takes 23 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Alfriston to Birling Gap. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Alfriston and Birling Gap. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alfriston is at 5:08 PM which arrives into Birling Gap at 5:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

26 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change

23 min • 1 change

23 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Alfriston to Birling Gap. However, there are services departing from Alfriston station and arriving at Birling Gap station via Walmer Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
Alfriston to Birling Gap bus services, operated by Cuckmere Buses, depart from Market Cross station.
Alfriston to Birling Gap bus services, operated by Cuckmere Buses, arrive at East Dean Bus Shelter station.
The distance between Alfriston and Birling Gap is 8 km. The road distance is 11 km.
You can take a bus from Market Cross to East Dean Bus Shelter via Walmer Road in around 27 min.