There are 3 ways to get from Canterbury to Beachy Head by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbournetrain Ashford International - Eastbourne
3h 13m£28–51Drive 62.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Canterbury to Beachy Headcar 62.2 mi
1h 31m£16–23Line 101 bus, line 99 bus
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Gildredge Roadbus 99 / ...
4h 35m£22–34
Canterbury to Beachy Head by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Beachy Head is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Beachy Head is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Beachy Head. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Beachy Head Centre via Railway Station and Western Lawns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Beachy Head. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Eastbourne via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Canterbury and Beachy Head is 61 miles. The road distance is 62.6 miles.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Beachy Head without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £28 - £55.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Canterbury to Beachy Head, including transfers.
Canterbury to Beachy Head bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Railway Station.
Canterbury to Beachy Head train services, operated by Southern, depart from Ashford International station.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Beachy Head is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and line 99 bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Beachy Head, England?
Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Eastbourne hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canterbury West to Beachy Head Centre via Ashford International, Rye, Railway Station, Railway Station, Gildredge Road, and Western Lawns in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Ashford International to Eastbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
Bus from Railway Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
Bus from Railway Station to Gildredge Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
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Booking & Getting There
Canterbury to Beachy Head bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Railway Station.
Canterbury to Beachy Head train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Eastbourne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Beachy Head is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Canterbury to Beachy Head.
There are 1086+ hotels available in Beachy Head.