South Foreland Heritage Coast by Train
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South Foreland is a chalk headland of white cliffs, lighthouse views and flower-rich downland above the Strait of Dover, with clifftop paths looking towards France on clear days. Dover Priory and Martin Mill stations give train access to the coast path.
There are 5 stations within 5 miles of the South Foreland Heritage Coast.
A National Trail passes nearby: North Downs Way.
South Foreland train stations
Best for walkers first: gold, silver and bronze rate the hills, landscape and trails near each.
- Dover Priory1.1 mi (about 1.5 mi on foot) · closestBronze walking rating
- Martin Mill1.5 mi (about 2 to 2.5 mi on foot)
- Kearsney2.7 mi (about 3.5 to 4 mi on foot)
- Walmer1.8 mi (about 2.5 to 3 mi on foot)
- Deal3.0 mi (about 4 to 4.5 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
Journey times from cities
How soon you can be at the nearest station serving the South Foreland Heritage Coast from each city, counting stations just outside the boundary as well as inside it.
- London to Dover PrioryFrom 1hr 9min
- Cambridge to Dover PrioryFrom 2hr 23min
- Leicester to Dover PrioryFrom 2hr 32min
- Oxford to Dover PrioryFrom 2hr 32min
- Brighton to Dover PrioryFrom 2hr 33min
- Nottingham to Dover PrioryFrom 3hr 2min
- Bath to Dover PrioryFrom 3hr 3min
- Southampton to Dover PrioryFrom 3hr 7min
- Norwich to Dover PrioryFrom 3hr 12min
- Bristol to Dover PrioryFrom 3hr 15min
- York to Dover PrioryFrom 3hr 16min
- Leeds to Dover PrioryFrom 3hr 23min
- Birmingham to Dover PrioryFrom 3hr 25min
- Cardiff to Dover PrioryFrom 3hr 38min
- Sheffield to Dover PrioryFrom 3hr 39min
- Exeter to Dover PrioryFrom 3hr 59min
- Manchester to Dover PrioryFrom 4hr 1min
- Liverpool to Dover PrioryFrom 4hr 9min
- Durham to Dover PrioryFrom 4hr 14min
- Preston to Dover PrioryFrom 4hr 14min
- Newcastle to Dover PrioryFrom 4hr 16min
- Lancaster to Dover PrioryFrom 4hr 35min
Good to know
Can you get to the South Foreland Heritage Coast by train?
Yes. 5 stations are within 5 miles of the South Foreland Heritage Coast, including Dover Priory and Martin Mill.
What is the nearest train station to the South Foreland Heritage Coast?
Dover Priory, 1.1 miles away (about 1.5 miles on foot) from the South Foreland Heritage Coast.
How long does it take to get to the South Foreland Heritage Coast by train?
The South Foreland Heritage Coast is 1hr 9min from London, 2hr 23min from Cambridge and 2hr 32min from Leicester by train, to the nearest station.