What is the cheapest way to get from Horley to Ashdown Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Horley to Ashdown Forest is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Horley to Ashdown Forest?

The fastest way to get from Horley to Ashdown Forest is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Horley and Ashdown Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Horley to Ashdown Forest. However, there are services departing from The Kings Head and arriving at Tylers Lane via Gatwick South Terminal and War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Horley to Ashdown Forest?

The distance between Horley and Ashdown Forest is 26 miles. The road distance is 18.5 miles.

How do I travel from Horley to Ashdown Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Horley to Ashdown Forest without a car is to line 400 bus and line 261 bus which takes 2h 35m and costs £6 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Horley to Ashdown Forest?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Horley to Ashdown Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Horley to Ashdown Forest bus from?

Horley to Ashdown Forest bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gatwick South Terminal station.

Train or bus from Horley to Ashdown Forest?

The best way to get from Horley to Ashdown Forest is to line 400 bus and line 261 bus which takes 2h 35m and costs £6 - £11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Horley to Ashdown Forest bus arrive?

Horley to Ashdown Forest bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at War Memorial station.

Can I drive from Horley to Ashdown Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Horley to Ashdown Forest is 18 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Horley to Ashdown Forest.

Where can I stay near Ashdown Forest?

There are 732+ hotels available in Ashdown Forest.

Horley to Ashdown Forest - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 400 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Horley to Ashdown Forest by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 400 bus, line 261 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to War Memorial400
2. Take the bus from War Memorial to Tylers Lane261
2h 35m
£7–10
Drive 18.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Horley to Ashdown Forest18.4 mi
30 min
£5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Horley to East CroydonThree Bridges - London Bridge / ...
2. Take the train from East Croydon to UckfieldLondon Bridge - Uckfield / ...
3h 15m
£21–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Horley to Ashdown Forest18.4 mi
30 min
£40–50

Horley to Ashdown Forest by train and bus

82Weekly Services

3h 15mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 25.6 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Horley, Surrey, England and Ashdown Forest, England?

You can take a bus from The Kings Head to Tylers Lane via Gatwick South Terminal and War Memorial in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Horley to Lampool Corner via East Croydon, Uckfield, and Bus Station in around 3h 15m.

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