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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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| Ticket Office Opening hours |
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| Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
| Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes Station forecourt | ||||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcards | |||||||
| Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcard validators | No | ||||||
| Information available from staff | Yes - from help point | ||||||
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| Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||||||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer help points | Yes | ||||||
| Customer services notes | 0345 322 7021 | ||||||
| Luggage storage | No | ||||||
| Lost property | Southeastern Customer Services | ||||||
| CCTV at the station | Yes |
| Station Accessibility | |||||
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| 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 gates | No | ||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes Station forecourt | ||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||
| Ramp for train access | Yes | ||||
| Accessible Toilets | No | ||||
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Birchington-on-Sea | ||||
| Seating area | Yes | ||||
| Wheelchairs available | No | ||||
| Getting to and from the station | |||||
| Accessible taxis here | No | ||||
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes | ||||
| Accessible spaces | 2 | ||||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||
| Staff Help | |||||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| Toilets | Yes Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours |
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| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Birchington-on-Sea |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Station Car Park | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Operator | APCOA Parking | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Car Parking Availability |
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| Spaces | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accessible spaces | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Car park CCTV | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Parking charges |
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| Refreshment Facilities | No |
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| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | Yes |
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| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
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| Spaces | 10 You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk. |
| Type of Storage | Stands, |
| Sheltered | Yes |
| CCTV | No |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
| 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 |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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| from Faversham | Southeastern | 07:47 | 2 | 07:54 This train has been delayed by a problem in the depot |
| from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 07:59 | 1 | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 08:20 | 2 | 08:25 This train has been delayed by urgent repairs to the railway |
| from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 08:31 | 1 | On time |
| from London St Pancras (Intl) | Southeastern | 08:54 | 2 | On time |
| from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 09:02 | 1 | 09:07 This train has been delayed by urgent repairs to the railway |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 09:19 | 2 | On time |
| from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 09:37 | 1 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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| to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 07:47 | 2 | 07:54 This train has been delayed by a problem in the depot |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 07:59 | 1 | On time |
| to Ramsgate | Southeastern | 08:20 | 2 | 08:25 This train has been delayed by urgent repairs to the railway |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 08:31 | 1 | On time |
| to Ramsgate | Southeastern | 08:54 | 2 | On time |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 09:02 | 1 | 09:07 This train has been delayed by urgent repairs to the railway |
| to Ramsgate | Southeastern | 09:19 | 2 | On time |
| to London St Pancras (Intl) | Southeastern | 09:37 | 1 | On time |