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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Birling Gap is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Birling Gap is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Crawley and Birling Gap?

No, there is no direct bus from Crawley to Birling Gap. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Road North and arriving at East Dean Bus Shelter via Cornfield Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Crawley and Birling Gap?

No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Birling Gap. However, there are services departing from Three Bridges and arriving at Eastbourne via Haywards Heath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Crawley to Birling Gap?

The distance between Crawley and Birling Gap is 40 miles. The road distance is 42.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crawley to Birling Gap without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £17 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Crawley to Birling Gap, including transfers.

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

Crawley to Birling Gap bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gatwick Road North station.

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

Crawley to Birling Gap train services, operated by Southern, depart from Haywards Heath station.

Train or bus from Crawley to Birling Gap?

The best way to get from Crawley to Birling Gap is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £17 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Crawley to Birling Gap bus arrive?

Crawley to Birling Gap bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Cornfield Road station.

Where does the Crawley to Birling Gap train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Crawley to Birling Gap?

Yes, the driving distance between Crawley to Birling Gap is 42 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Crawley to Birling Gap.

Where can I stay near Birling Gap?

There are 753+ hotels available in Birling Gap.

Crawley to Birling Gap - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Crawley to Birling Gap by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haywards Heath to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
1h 34m
£18–30
Drive 42.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crawley to Birling Gapcar 42.1 mi
47 min
£11–16
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the bus from Brighton Station to East Dean Bus Shelterbus 12X / ...
1h 43m
£14–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Crawley to Birling Gaptaxi 42.1 mi
47 min
£180–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Road North to Cornfield Roadbus 500
2h 35m

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Distance: 40 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

Southern operates a train from Haywards Heath to Eastbourne hourly. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, Metrobus operates a bus from Gatwick Road North to Cornfield Road hourly, and the journey takes 2h 12m.

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