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Elephant & Castle to Birchington-on-Sea by train

First train

09:50

Last train

16:34

Departure station

Elephant & Castle

Arrival station

Birchington-on-Sea

Journey time

From 1h 55m

Distance

61 miles (98 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Southeastern, Thameslink

Travelling from Elephant & Castle to Birchington-on-Sea by train

Looking to travel from Elephant & Castle to Birchington-on-Sea by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 2 hours 7 minutes to travel from Elephant & Castle to Birchington-on-Sea by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 55 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 61 miles (98 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Birchington-on-Sea, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Southeastern or Thameslink to get to Birchington-on-Sea – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Elephant & Castle to Birchington-on-Sea in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

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

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

The fastest journey time by train from Elephant & Castle to Birchington-on-Sea is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Elephant & Castle to Birchington-on-Sea?

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

What time does the first train from Elephant & Castle to Birchington-on-Sea leave?

The first train from Elephant & Castle to Birchington-on-Sea leaves at 09:50. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Elephant & Castle to Birchington-on-Sea leave?

The last train from Elephant & Castle to Birchington-on-Sea leaves at 16:34. 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 Elephant & Castle and Birchington-on-Sea by train?

Trains travelling from Elephant & Castle to Birchington-on-Sea cover a distance of around 61 miles (98 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Birchington-on-Sea to Elephant & Castle.

Cheap train tickets from Elephant & Castle to Birchington-on-Sea

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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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