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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Birling Gap is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Birling Gap is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £75 - £95.

How far is it from Lewes to Birling Gap?

The distance between Lewes and Birling Gap is 19 miles. The road distance is 16.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Birling Gap without a car is to train and bus which takes 40 min and costs £9 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Lewes to Birling Gap, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lewes to Birling Gap?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Birling Gap is 17 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Lewes to Birling Gap.

Where can I stay near Birling Gap?

There are 745+ hotels available in Birling Gap.

Lewes to Birling Gap - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lewes to Birling Gap by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lewes to Eastbournetrain Brighton - Eastbourne / ...
2. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Downs View Lanebus 12X / ...
40 min
£9–15
Drive 16.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lewes to Birling Gapcar 16.6 mi
22 min
£5–6
Train, bus via Birling Gap NT
1. Take the train from Lewes to Eastbournetrain Brighton - Eastbourne / ...
2. Take the bus from Western Lawns to Birling Gap NTbus Ess
1h 23m
£9–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lewes to Birling Gaptaxi 16.6 mi
22 min
£75–95

Lewes to Birling Gap by train and bus

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Distance: 19.3 mi
Duration: 40 min

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

There is no direct connection from Lewes to Birling Gap. However, you can take the train to Eastbourne, walk to Gildredge Road, then take the bus to Downs View Lane. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lewes to Birling Gap NT via Eastbourne and Western Lawns in around 1h 23m.

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