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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rainham to Birchington-on-sea
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£54
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£54
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 3 m
Trains on 18 Sept
14
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rainham 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 Rainham to Birchington-on-sea will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
To travel from Rainham to Birchington-on-sea you need to make at least 2 changes.
6:492h05Rainham (london)8:54Birchington-on-sea£541One-way2 changes- 7:512h03Rainham (london)9:54Birchington-on-sea£541One-way2 changes
- 8:492h05Rainham (london)10:54Birchington-on-sea£541One-way2 changes
- 9:482h06Rainham (london)11:54Birchington-on-sea£541One-way2 changes
- 10:512h03Rainham (london)12:54Birchington-on-sea£541One-way2 changes
- 7:512h03Rainham (london)9:54Birchington-on-sea£541One-way2 changes
- 10:512h03Rainham (london)12:54Birchington-on-sea£541One-way2 changes
- 11:512h03Rainham (london)13:54Birchington-on-sea£541One-way2 changes
- 12:512h03Rainham (london)14:54Birchington-on-sea£541One-way2 changes
- 13:512h03Rainham (london)15:54Birchington-on-sea£541One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Rainham to Birchington-on-sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rainham to Birchington-on-sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £54, while a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 48 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£54 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (43m by train vs 47m by car). Tickets start at around £54 compared to roughly £17 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.
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.
Live departures
Rainham to Birchington-on-sea train times
The table below shows live departures for Rainham to Birchington-on-sea trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:51 Rainham (london) | 2h03 | 9:54 Birchington-on-sea | 2 changes | |
| 8:49 Rainham (london) | 2h05 | 10:54 Birchington-on-sea | 2 changes | |
| 9:48 Rainham (london) | 2h06 | 11:54 Birchington-on-sea | 2 changes | |
| 10:51 Rainham (london) | 2h03 | 12:54 Birchington-on-sea | 2 changes | |
| 11:51 Rainham (london) | 2h03 | 13:54 Birchington-on-sea | 2 changes | |
| 12:51 Rainham (london) | 2h03 | 14:54 Birchington-on-sea | 2 changes | |
| 13:51 Rainham (london) | 2h03 | 15:54 Birchington-on-sea | 2 changes | |
| 16:48 Rainham (london) | 2h14 | 19:02 Birchington-on-sea | 2 changes | |
| 17:19 Rainham (london) | 2h10 | 19:29 Birchington-on-sea | 2 changes | |
| 17:48 Rainham (london) | 2h11 | 19:59 Birchington-on-sea | 2 changes | |
| 18:45 Rainham (london) | 2h09 | 20:54 Birchington-on-sea | 2 changes | |
| 19:18 Rainham (london) | 2h36 | 21:54 Birchington-on-sea | 2 changes | |
| 20:51 Rainham (london) | 2h03 | 22:54 Birchington-on-sea | 2 changes | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 6:49 Rainham (london) | 2h05 | 8:54 Birchington-on-sea | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rainham to Birchington-on-sea
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Trains from Rainham to Birchington-on-sea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:44, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 4:44 |
Last train 23:38 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Southeastern, c2c from Rainham to Birchington-on-sea trainsSoutheastern, c2c trains will get you between Rainham and Birchington-on-sea from £54. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rainham to Birchington-on-sea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rainham 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rainham and Birchington-on-sea
Most Rainham to Birchington-on-sea trains use the Rainham (Kent) to Birchington-on-Sea station pair. Use this guide to compare Rainham and Birchington-on-sea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Rainham station do trains to Birchington-on-sea leave from?
Getting to Rainham (Kent) from Rainham city centre
Rainham (Kent) train station facilities and services
Rainham (Kent) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Rainham (Kent).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rainham (Kent). 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 Rainham (Kent): Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rainham (Kent): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rainham (Kent): 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 0 or 1 for services towards London via main station entrance or side entrance out of hours. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via side entrance and short ramp from Granary Close. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 250 metres, 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 06:00 - 20:48 Saturday 06:30 - 20:48 Sunday 07:45 - 19:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Birchington-on-sea station do trains from Rainham 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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