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About Birchington-on-Sea (BCH) Train Station

Station managed by: Southeastern

Birchington-on-Sea station
Station Approach
Birchington-on-Sea
Kent
CT7 9RD

Birchington-on-Sea Station can be found on Station Approach in Birchington-on-Sea as shown on the map, and is operated by Southeastern.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Birchington-on-Sea Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Birchington-on-Sea Station

Discovering the Charm of Birchington-on-Sea Train Station

Nestled in the coastal town of Birchington-on-Sea, situated in Kent, England, the Birchington-on-Sea railway station serves as both a gateway to fascinating locales and a vital hub for locals. For those planning a getaway or journey from this station, knowing what facilities await can make your travel experience smooth and worry-free. With a plethora of trains ferrying passengers to iconic destinations, it's time to dive into what makes Birchington-on-Sea Train Station unique.

Facilities and Amenities at Birchington-on-Sea

At Birchington-on-Sea station, travellers will find essential amenities to ease their journey. For ticket purchase and collection, the station is equipped with a ticket office open every morning from Monday to Saturday until early afternoon. Ticket machines are also on hand for quick purchasing or collection, and you'll find them conveniently accessible from the station forecourt.

Accessibility is a key feature of this station with step-free access available, though there may be some limitations depending on the direction of travel. Help is readily available with staff assistance and help points marking several spots around the station. While there are no waiting room facilities, a seating area is provided for those needing a short respite before their train arrives.

For those driving to the station, parking is managed by APCOA Parking and offers 28 spaces with designated accessible spaces. Bicycles are also catered for with ten sheltered spaces where cycles can be stowed. However, you won't find food or shopping outlets, so it's wise to come prepared or visit local shops in the town center if needed.

Seamless Travel Connections

Moving beyond the station, Birchington-on-Sea offers reliable onward travel options. Bus and rail replacement services can be accessed from Sandle's Road, close to the station's entrance. Detailed maps and schedules for local bus services are readily available, ensuring that all your travel connections are just a plan away. Whether it’s a short hop to nearby Margate or a journey further afield, transportation links are conveniently positioned.

Popular Train Journeys from Birchington-on-Sea

Birchington-on-Sea station is a conduit to myriad exciting destinations. Experience the vibrant seaside town of Ramsgate or explore sophisticated London St Pancras International. For those heading to historic towns, Faversham and Rochester are just a train ride away. With connections to Margate and picturesque Broadstairs, you’re enveloped in choices for day trips or extended stays.

Thinking Of Traveling? Here’s Why Birchington-on-Sea Is Your Best Bet

Birchington-on-Sea station encapsulates the ease of modern rail travel while anchored in a quaint natural setting. Served by efficient operators like Southeastern, you can anticipate well-scheduled, reliable services combined with the charm of a coastal commute. Tickets can be booked seamlessly online or in-person at the station, allowing for spontaneity or detailed planning alike.

Whether seeking idyllic beach scenes or city skylines, Birchington-on-Sea delivers a robust range of options. So, get ready to embark on your next railway adventure, knowing that your journey begins in a station that marries convenience with the calm of coastal Britain. Book your tickets, pack your bags, and let Birchington-on-Sea be the starting point for endless discoveries.

Birchington-on-Sea Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Friday:05:45 to 12:25
Saturday:06:45 to 13:25
Sunday:
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes

Station forecourt

Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationYes
Smartcard validatorsNo
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Monday to Friday:05:45 to 12:25
Saturday:06:45 to 13:25
Sunday:
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notes

0345 322 7021

Luggage storageNo
Lost property

Southeastern Customer Services

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available in parts of this station.

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.

Ticket barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes

Station forecourt

Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Birchington-on-Sea
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointYes
Accessible spaces2
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help available
Monday to Friday:05:45 to 12:25
Saturday:06:45 to 13:25
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

Assistance navigating through the station and getting on and off trains (by ramp if required) is available during station staffing hours (see Staff Help available times) . You can now book assistance up to 2 hours before your journey. You can also travel without booking, just make yourself known to staff as far in advance as possible of the train you would like to get - we recommend at least 20 minutes. The meeting point for assisted travel is the ticket office or you can use the help point on the platform. There are staff on all the trains that call at this station that can assist with getting on and off trains only. If no staff at the station ensure you position yourself on the platform so the on train staff can see you.Where staff are not available at the station to assist, or you need assistance beyond getting on or off a train, we now have a mobile Assistance Team who can be deployed to stations. This can be arranged in advance by booking through Customer Services or by using the Help Point on the station (although inevitably there will be a delay if not booked in advance) - alternatively a taxi can be arranged, at no additional cost, to convey you to the nearest station where you can be assisted further.

ToiletsYes

Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours

Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Birchington-on-Sea
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Station Car Park
OperatorAPCOA Parking
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Friday:Open 24 hours
Saturday:Open 24 hours
Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces28
Accessible spaces2
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Car park CCTVYes
Parking charges
Note<p>From 1st June - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £1.50</p>
Daily£4.20
Annual£645.00
Sunday£3.50
Weekly£17.60
Monthly£60.00
Off_peak£3.80
Saturday£3.20
Six_monthly£361.00
Three_monthly£179.60
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesYes
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces10

You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.

Type of StorageStands,
ShelteredYes
CCTVNo
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Birchington-on-Sea Station

All you need to know about Birchington-on-Sea's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

At local bus stop on Sandle's Road near the station entrance. (what 3 words: ends.dull.wealth)

Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here

Live Departures and arrivals from Birchington-on-Sea Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Birchington-on-Sea station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.