What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Beachy Head?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Beachy Head is to bus and train which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Beachy Head?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Beachy Head is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Beachy Head?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Beachy Head. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Beachy Head Centre via North Terminal Bus Station, Old Steine and Brighton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Beachy Head?

The distance between Cardiff and Beachy Head is 219 miles. The road distance is 201 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Beachy Head without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Beachy Head without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £45 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Beachy Head?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Cardiff to Beachy Head, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Beachy Head bus from?

Cardiff to Beachy Head bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Beachy Head?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Beachy Head is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Cardiff to Beachy Head bus arrive?

Cardiff to Beachy Head bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Beachy Head?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Beachy Head is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Cardiff to Beachy Head.

Where can I stay near Beachy Head?

There are 663+ hotels available in Beachy Head.

Cardiff to Beachy Head - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Beachy Head by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to EastbourneLondon Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 27m
£50–140
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to South Terminal Coach StationUk940
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to EastbourneLondon Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
6h 41m
£24–55
Drive 199.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Beachy Head199.8 mi
3h 53m
£51–73
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BRS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbourne
7h 17m
£86–247
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brighton
3. Take the bus from Brighton Station to Beachy Head Centre13X
6h 59m
£59–183
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to North Terminal Bus Station201
2. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Pool Valley Coach StationUk066
7h 42m
£32–81
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)CWL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbourne
7h 27m
£80–369
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)CWL - LCY
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbourne
8h 48m
£239–612
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)BRS - LCY
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbourne
8h 28m
£250–510

Cardiff to Beachy Head by train, subway, and bus

193Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.5 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Beachy Head, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Edensor Road via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, London Victoria, Eastbourne, and Railway Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Beachy Head Centre via North Terminal Bus Station, Pool Valley Coach Station, Old Steine, and Brighton Station in around 7h 42m.

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