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 which costs £24 - £40 and takes 8h 26m.

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 55m and costs £45 - £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 Heathrow Central Bus Station and North Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Beachy Head?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Beachy Head. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Eastbourne via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Beachy Head?

The distance between Cardiff and Beachy Head is 220 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 5h 12m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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.

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

Cardiff to Beachy Head train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Beachy Head?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Beachy Head is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Cardiff to Beachy Head bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Beachy Head train arrive?

Cardiff to Beachy Head train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington 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 55m to drive from Cardiff to Beachy Head.

Where can I stay near Beachy Head?

There are 1088+ hotels available in Beachy Head.

Cardiff to Beachy Head - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 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 Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
5h 12m
£100–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Railway Stationbus 500
8h 26m
£24–38
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025
7h 7m
£42–96
Drive 199.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Beachy Headcar 199.8 mi
3h 55m
£49–71
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
7h 27m
£67–214
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
3. Take the bus from Brighton Station to Beachy Head Centrebus 13X
6h 31m
£87–175
Fly from Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CWL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
7h 24m
£98–296

Cardiff to Beachy Head by train and bus

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6h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 218.7 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Beachy Head Centre via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, London Victoria, Eastbourne, and Gildredge Road in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Beachy Head Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Old Steine, and North Street in around 7h 7m.

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