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.

Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Birling Gap?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes station to Birling Gap. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at East Dean Bus Shelter via Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

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 43 min and costs £9 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 43 min to get from Lewes to Birling Gap, including transfers.

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

Lewes to Birling Gap bus services, operated by Compass Travel, depart from Railway Station.

Where does the Lewes to Birling Gap bus arrive?

Lewes to Birling Gap bus services, operated by Compass Travel, arrive at Town Centre station.

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 749+ hotels available in Birling Gap.

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

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There are 5 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 / ...
43 min
£9–15
Drive 16.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lewes to Birling Gapcar 16.6 mi
22 min
£5–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Town Centrebus 123
2. Take the bus from Town Centre to East Dean Bus Shelterbus 12X / ...
57 min
£7–8
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 25m
£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: 43 min

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

You can take a bus from Railway Station to East Dean Bus Shelter via Town Centre in around 57 min.

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