The cheapest and fastest trains from Broadstairs to Birchington-on-sea
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Broadstairs to Birchington-on-sea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Broadstairs to Birchington-on-sea will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 5 trains that leave Broadstairs for Birchington-on-sea every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Broadstairs to Birchington-on-sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Broadstairs to Birchington-on-sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 9 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£6 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Broadstairs to Birchington-on-sea train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:32 Broadstairs | 0h11 | 04:43 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:20 Broadstairs | 0h11 | 05:31 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:32 Broadstairs | 0h11 | 05:43 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:09 Broadstairs | 0h13 | 06:22 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:22 Broadstairs | 0h10 | 06:32 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Broadstairs to Birchington-on-sea
Distance 9 km |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Broadstairs to Birchington-on-sea trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Broadstairs and Birchington-on-sea from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Broadstairs and Birchington-on-sea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40 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 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 from main entrance for services towards Ramsgate. Step free access to platform 2 via side entrance from ramp off The Broadway. Step free interchange between platforms via road and steep paths in excess of 400 metres. Stepped access within station via the 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
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- 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: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platform 2 only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: upside
- 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: Towards Ramsgate: High Street bus stop opposite the convenience store. Towards Margate: High Street bus stop outside the convenience store.
- 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.
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