It takes an average of 3h 20m to travel from Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea by train, over a distance of around 65 miles (105 km). There are normally 54 trains per day travelling from Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea and tickets for this journey start from £25.50 when you book in advance.
First train | 03:21 | |
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Last train | 22:45 | |
Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
Arrival station | Birchington-on-Sea | |
Journey time | From 2h 16m | |
Distance | 65 miles (105 km) | |
Frequency | 54 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £25.50 | |
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Want to find out more about taking the train from Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea? Look no further.
You'll usually find 54 trains per day running between Gatwick Airport and Birchington-on-Sea, which usually take 3 hours 20 minutes to complete the 65 miles (105 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 16 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Birchington-on-Sea by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Southeastern, Thameslink or Gatwick Express are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea start from £25.50 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
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The average journey time by train between Gatwick Airport and Birchington-on-Sea is 3 hours and 20 minutes, with around 54 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea can start from as little as £25.50 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea. Travelling from Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea leaves at 03:21. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea leaves at 22:45. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea cover a distance of around 65 miles (105 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Birchington-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport.
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