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Overview: Train from Birchington-on-sea to St Leonards
Take a train from Birchington-on-sea to St Leonards and enjoy the approximately 78 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 09:38, the last at 11:51.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Trains per day 4 |
First train 09:38 |
Last train 11:51 |
Train companies: Southern from Birchington-on-sea to St Leonards trainsSouthern trains will get you between Birchington-on-sea and St Leonards. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birchington-on-sea to St Leonards train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birchington-on-sea to St Leonards 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 St Leonards, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Birchington-on-sea and St Leonards
- 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.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on the platform only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At local bus stop on Sandle's Road near the station entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:20 Saturday 08:10 - 14:50 Sunday Closed This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff assistance is available.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. 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 Eastbourne from main entrance from Kings Road. Step free access to platform 2 via side entrance for services towards Hastings via Station Approach Road. Stepped access between platforms available via the station footbridge. 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 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: outside station
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses depart from the Queen Victoria Statue on the sea front
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