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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Margate to Birchington-on-sea
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
7 m
Average duration
7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
6 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Margate 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 Margate to Birchington-on-sea will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 1 trains that leave Margate for Birchington-on-sea 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 6 km distance in an average of 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 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.
8:240h07Margate8:31Birchington-on-sea£61One-way0 changes
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Margate to Birchington-on-sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Margate 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 6m. 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: 6 km
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Live departures
Margate to Birchington-on-sea train times
The table below shows live departures for Margate to Birchington-on-sea trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 5:37 Margate | 0h06 | 5:43 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:15 Margate | 0h07 | 6:22 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:27 Margate | 0h05 | 6:32 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:32 Margate | 0h06 | 6:38 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:44 Margate | 0h04 | 6:48 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:00 Margate | 0h04 | 7:04 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:16 Margate | 0h06 | 7:22 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:24 Margate | 0h07 | 7:31 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:52 Margate | 0h07 | 7:59 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:24 Margate | 0h07 | 8:31 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:55 Margate | 0h07 | 9:02 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:32 Margate | 0h04 | 9:36 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:05 Margate | 0h06 | 10:11 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:32 Margate | 0h04 | 10:36 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:05 Margate | 0h06 | 11:11 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:32 Margate | 0h04 | 11:36 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:05 Margate | 0h06 | 12:11 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:32 Margate | 0h04 | 12:36 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:05 Margate | 0h06 | 13:11 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:32 Margate | 0h04 | 13:36 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:05 Margate | 0h06 | 14:11 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:32 Margate | 0h04 | 14:36 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:05 Margate | 0h06 | 15:11 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:32 Margate | 0h04 | 15:36 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:58 Margate | 0h06 | 16:04 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:24 Margate | 0h06 | 16:30 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:32 Margate | 0h04 | 16:36 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:02 Margate | 0h07 | 17:09 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:24 Margate | 0h06 | 17:30 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:02 Margate | 0h07 | 18:09 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:24 Margate | 0h07 | 18:31 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:05 Margate | 0h06 | 19:11 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:32 Margate | 0h04 | 19:36 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:05 Margate | 0h06 | 20:11 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:32 Margate | 0h04 | 20:36 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:05 Margate | 0h06 | 21:11 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:32 Margate | 0h04 | 21:36 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:17 Margate | 0h06 | 22:23 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:05 Margate | 0h06 | 23:11 Birchington-on-sea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Margate to Birchington-on-sea
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Trains from Margate to Birchington-on-sea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 6 km distance in 5m.
Distance 6 km |
Average train duration 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 5m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
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FAQs: Margate to Birchington-on-sea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Margate 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 Margate and Birchington-on-sea
Most Margate to Birchington-on-sea trains use the Margate to Birchington-on-Sea station pair. Use this guide to compare Margate and Birchington-on-sea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Margate station do trains to Birchington-on-sea leave from?
Getting to Margate from Margate city centre
Margate is 1 km from Margate city centre. Public transport options include:
Margate train station facilities and services
Margate has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Margate.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Margate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Margate. 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 Margate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Margate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Margate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access from booking hall to platform 1 for services towards Ramsgate. Step free access to all other platforms and interchange via lifts. Stepped access to platforms 2,3 and 4 via subway, 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: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Birchington-on-sea station do trains from Margate 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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