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Compare train and coach for Herne Bay to Birchington-on-sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Herne Bay to Birchington-on-sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 12 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
38m Average total duration Fastest 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Birchington-on-sea take longer:
Coach takes on average 28m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (8m by train vs 15m by car). Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £2 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, 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.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Herne Bay to Birchington-on-sea
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Trains from Herne Bay to Birchington-on-sea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 12 km distance in 8m.
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 23:12 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Train companies: Southeastern from Herne Bay to Birchington-on-sea trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Herne Bay and Birchington-on-sea from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Herne Bay to Birchington-on-sea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Herne Bay to Birchington-on-sea 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-on-sea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Herne Bay and Birchington-on-sea
Most Herne Bay to Birchington-on-sea trains use the Herne Bay to Birchington-on-Sea station pair. Use this guide to compare Herne Bay and Birchington-on-sea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Herne Bay station do trains to Birchington-on-sea leave from?
Getting to Herne Bay from Herne Bay city centre
Herne Bay is 1 km from Herne Bay city centre. Public transport options include:
Herne Bay train station facilities and services
Herne Bay has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Herne Bay. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Herne Bay: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Herne Bay: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Herne Bay: 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.
Which Birchington-on-sea station do trains from Herne Bay arrive at?
Getting to Birchington-on-Sea from Birchington-on-sea city centre
Birchington-on-Sea train station facilities and services
Birchington-on-Sea has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birchington-on-Sea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birchington-on-Sea. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birchington-on-Sea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birchington-on-Sea: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birchington-on-Sea: 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.
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