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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Birchington
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Birchington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Birchington will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
Of the 8 trains that leave London for Birchington on Sun, Jul 12, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 100 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4:40 PM1h35London6:15 PMBirchington-on-sea$671One-way0 transfers- 5:40 PM1h35London7:15 PMBirchington-on-sea$671One-way0 transfers
- 6:40 PM1h35London8:15 PMBirchington-on-sea$671One-way0 transfers
- 7:40 PM1h35London9:15 PMBirchington-on-sea$671One-way0 transfers
- 8:40 PM1h35London10:15 PMBirchington-on-sea$671One-way0 transfers
- 4:40 PM1h35London6:15 PMBirchington-on-sea$671One-way0 transfers
- 5:40 PM1h35London7:15 PMBirchington-on-sea$671One-way0 transfers
- 6:40 PM1h35London8:15 PMBirchington-on-sea$671One-way0 transfers
- 7:40 PM1h35London9:15 PMBirchington-on-sea$671One-way0 transfers
- 8:40 PM1h35London10:15 PMBirchington-on-sea$671One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London to Birchington
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Birchington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Birchington:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Birchington costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Birchington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 47m by train vs 1h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $67 (€55) compared to roughly $26 (€22) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Southeastern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London to Birchington train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Birchington trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:40 PM London | 1h35 | 6:15 PM Birchington-on-sea | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:40 PM London | 1h35 | 7:15 PM Birchington-on-sea | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Birchington
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Trains from London to Birchington run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $67 (€55) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 62 miles (100 km) distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 62 miles (100 km) |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€55) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 5:42 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Train companies: Southeastern from London to Birchington trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between London and Birchington from $33 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London to Birchington
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Birchington by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birchington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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