There are 3 ways to get from Folkestone to Beachy Head by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbournetrain Ashford International - Eastbourne
3h 36m£31–61Line 102 bus, line 101 bus, line 99 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Campbus 102 / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Pierbus 99
6h 11m£14–15Drive 56.7 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Beachy Headcar 56.7 mi
1h 26m£14–21
Folkestone to Beachy Head by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Beachy Head is to line 102 bus and line 101 bus and line 99 bus which costs £13 - £15 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Beachy Head is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £13 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Beachy Head. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Beachy Head Centre via Camp, Railway Station, Railway Station and Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Folkestone and Beachy Head is 61 miles. The road distance is 57 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Beachy Head without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Folkestone to Beachy Head, including transfers.
Folkestone to Beachy Head bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Beachy Head is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 102 bus and line 101 bus and line 99 bus, which costs £13 - £15 and takes 6h 11m.
Folkestone to Beachy Head bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Camp station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Beachy Head is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Folkestone to Beachy Head.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Beachy Head, England?
Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Eastbourne hourly. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Beachy Head Centre via Camp, Railway Station, Railway Station, and Pier in around 6h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Ashford International to Eastbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Bus from Folkestone Central station to Camp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Railway Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Railway Station to Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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