Camber Sands is roughly 77 miles from central London. Here are your options for getting here.
🚗 By Car
The fastest route from London is via the M20. Take junction 10 onto the A2070, which joins the A259 near Rye. Follow signs for Camber.
- From London: ~1.5 to 2 hours via M20
- From Brighton: ~1.5 hours via A27 then A259
- From Hastings: ~30 minutes via A259
- Sat nav postcode: TN31 7RT (Central car park)
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On sunny summer weekends, expect heavy traffic on the single road into Camber. The road can close when car parks reach capacity. Arrive early or consider alternatives.
🚂 By Train & Bus
The nearest railway station is Rye, which is well connected and a lovely town to explore.
- London St Pancras to Ashford International (37 min high speed)
- Change at Ashford for Rye (about 25 minutes)
- From Brighton, trains run via Hastings to Rye
- Bus 102 from Rye station to Camber (15 to 20 minutes, ~hourly in summer)
- Taxis available from Rye station (about £8 to £12)
🚲 By Bike
A dedicated cycle path runs from Rye to Camber, about 3 miles of flat, easy riding. A great way to avoid the traffic entirely.
- Bikes can be taken on trains to Rye
- E-bike hire available in Camber and Rye
- Park cheaply at Gibbet Marsh in Rye (£2.75/day) and cycle in
- The Sustrans coastal path continues east for longer rides