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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
8 m
Average duration
8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
12 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Birchington-on-sea for Herne Bay every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 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.
03:440h08
Birchington-on-sea03:52Herne Bay
£61One-way
0 changes
03:440h08
Birchington-on-sea03:52Herne Bay
£61One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 05:21
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:44 Birchington-on-sea | 0h08 | 03:52 Herne Bay | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:42 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Southeastern from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Birchington-on-sea and Herne Bay from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8m
Cheapest Price
£6
Southeastern frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay train
FAQs: Travel by train from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay.
The train distance from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay is 12 km.
Booking trains from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £6.
The cheapest way to get from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay is by train, costing approximately £6.
The train journey from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay covers a distance of 12 km and takes approximately 8m. Trains run 4 per day.
The first train from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay leaves at 0:06.
The last train from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay departs at 23:42.
The train station in Birchington-on-sea that goes to Herne Bay is Birchington-on-Sea (BCH), and it arrives at Herne Bay station (HNB).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay.
Yes, you can take the train from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay.
Trains from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay run approximately 4 times per day.
There is no night train service from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay.
Yes, there is a direct train between Birchington-on-sea and Herne Bay. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Southeastern, Southeastern.
To get from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birchington-on-sea and Herne Bay
Birchington-on-sea
Herne Bay
The major train station for departures in Birchington-on-sea is Birchington-on-Sea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birchington-on-Sea for your trip from Birchington-on-sea to Herne Bay.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 12:25 Saturday 06:45 - 13:25 Sunday Closed This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via main entrance or side entrance ramp. Step free access to platform 2 for services towards Margate via side entrance path from Lyell Road. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 250 metres. Stepped interchange within station via footbridge.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Station forecourt
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on the platform only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Birchington-on-Sea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At local bus stop on Sandle's Road near the station entrance.
The major train station for arrivals in Herne Bay is Herne Bay. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Herne Bay for your journey to Herne Bay from Birchington-on-sea.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:00 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London direct from the station entrance. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Only Stepped access via the station subway to platform 1 for services towards London. No step free interchange between platforms.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: platform 2
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:00 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room On Platform 1 and also in the booking hall - only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Herne Bay
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt
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