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Compare train and bus for Birchington-on-sea to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birchington-on-sea to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, while a bus costs an average of $40.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birchington-on-sea to London:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birchington-on-sea to London costing on average $40.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.49. The journey takes 1h 48m versus 1h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Birchington-on-sea to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birchington-on-sea to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:47 PM3h03Birchington-on-sea5:50 PMLondon$171One-way0 transfers
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- 2:47 PM3h03Birchington-on-sea5:50 PMLondon$171One-way0 transfers
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- 2:47 PM3h03Birchington-on-sea5:50 PMLondon$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birchington-on-sea to London:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birchington-on-sea to London costing on average $40.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birchington-on-sea and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birchington-on-Sea (BCH) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Birchington-on-Sea, Canterbury Road / The Square and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink to go to London by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 4 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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