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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Birling Gap is to line 273 bus and bus which costs £5 - £11 and takes 2h 18m.

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 46 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Crawley and Birling Gap?

No, there is no direct bus from Crawley station to Birling Gap. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at East Dean Bus Shelter via Old Steine and Brighton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

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 31m and costs £19 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m 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 Bus 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 31m and costs £19 - £30. Alternatively, you can line 273 bus and bus, which costs £5 - £11 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Crawley to Birling Gap bus arrive?

Crawley to Birling Gap bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Old Steine station.

Can I drive from Crawley to Birling Gap?

Yes, the driving distance between Crawley to Birling Gap is 42 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Crawley to Birling Gap.

Where can I stay near Birling Gap?

There are 662+ hotels available in Birling Gap.

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

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 EastbourneLondon Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
1h 31m
£19–30
Line 273 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Old Steine273 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brighton Station to East Dean Bus Shelter12X / ...
2h 18m
£6–10
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to BrightonBedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the bus from Brighton Station to East Dean Bus Shelter12X / ...
1h 41m
£14–21
Drive 42.1 mi
1. Drive from Crawley to Birling Gap42.1 mi
46 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Crawley to Birling Gap42.1 mi
46 min
£85–110

Crawley to Birling Gap by train and bus

232Weekly Services

1h 31mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 40 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

Southern operates a train from Haywards Heath to Eastbourne hourly. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to East Dean Bus Shelter via Old Steine and Brighton Station in around 2h 18m.

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