What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Birling Gap?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Birling Gap is to line 16 bus and line 102 bus and bus and line 101 bus and line 99 bus which costs £17 - £19 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Birling Gap?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Birling Gap is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Birling Gap?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Birling Gap. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Birling Gap NT via Folkestone Central station, Camp, Railway Station, Railway Station and Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Birling Gap?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Birling Gap. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Eastbourne via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Canterbury to Birling Gap?

The distance between Canterbury and Birling Gap is 64 miles. The road distance is 64.2 miles.

How do I travel from Canterbury to Birling Gap without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Birling Gap without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury to Birling Gap?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Canterbury to Birling Gap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Birling Gap bus from?

Canterbury to Birling Gap bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Birling Gap train from?

Canterbury to Birling Gap train services, operated by Southern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Birling Gap?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Birling Gap is to train which takes 3h and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 16 bus and line 102 bus and bus and line 101 bus and line 99 bus, which costs £17 - £19 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Canterbury to Birling Gap bus arrive?

Canterbury to Birling Gap bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Folkestone Central station.

Where does the Canterbury to Birling Gap train arrive?

Canterbury to Birling Gap train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Eastbourne station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Birling Gap?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Birling Gap is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Canterbury to Birling Gap.

Where can I stay near Birling Gap?

There are 755+ hotels available in Birling Gap.

Canterbury to Birling Gap - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 16 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Canterbury to Birling Gap by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbournetrain Ashford International - Eastbourne
3h
£32–63
Drive 63.9 mi
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1. Drive from Canterbury to Birling Gapcar 63.9 mi
1h 30m
£16–23
Line 16 bus, line 102 bus, bus, line 101 bus, line 99 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 16 / ...
2. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Campbus 102 / ...
3. Take the bus from Camp to Railway Stationbus 100
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Pierbus 99 / ...
6. Take the bus from Pier to Birling Gap NTbus 13X / ...
6h 20m
£18–19

Canterbury to Birling Gap by train and bus

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Distance: 63.6 mi
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Birling Gap, England?

Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Eastbourne hourly. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Birling Gap NT via Folkestone Central station, Camp, Railway Station, Railway Station, and Pier in around 6h 20m.

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