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Birchington-on-Sea to Penge by train

First train

03:44

Last train

22:39

Departure station

Birchington-on-Sea

Arrival station

Penge

Journey time

From 1h 32m

Distance

58 miles (94 km)

Frequency

7 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Southeastern

How to travel from Birchington-on-Sea to Penge by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Birchington-on-Sea to Penge? Look no further.

You'll usually find 7 trains per day running between Birchington-on-Sea and Penge, which usually take 2 hours 36 minutes to complete the 58 miles (94 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 32 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 Penge by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Southeastern trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Penge.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Birchington-on-Sea to Penge if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Penge? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Birchington-on-Sea to Penge? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Birchington-on-Sea to Penge take?

The average journey time by train between Birchington-on-Sea and Penge is 2 hours and 36 minutes, with around 7 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.

What's the fastest journey time between Birchington-on-Sea and Penge by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Birchington-on-Sea to Penge is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Birchington-on-Sea to Penge?

No, there are no direct train services from Birchington-on-Sea to Penge. Travelling from Birchington-on-Sea to Penge by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Birchington-on-Sea to Penge leave?

The first train from Birchington-on-Sea to Penge leaves at 03:44. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Birchington-on-Sea to Penge leave?

The last train from Birchington-on-Sea to Penge leaves at 22:39. 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.

What's the distance between Birchington-on-Sea and Penge by train?

Trains travelling from Birchington-on-Sea to Penge cover a distance of around 58 miles (94 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Birchington-on-Sea to Penge

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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