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Stockport to Birchington-on-Sea by train

First train

21:39

Last train

21:39

Departure station

Stockport

Arrival station

Birchington-on-Sea

Journey time

From 10h 14m

Distance

202 miles (326 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

East Midlands Railway, Southeastern

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

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

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Stockport and Birchington-on-Sea, which usually take 10 hours 14 minutes to complete the 202 miles (326 km) journey. It can take as little as 10 hours 14 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 2 changes along the way. Both East Midlands Railway and Southeastern trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.

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 Stockport to Birchington-on-Sea if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Birchington-on-Sea? 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 Stockport 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 Stockport and Birchington-on-Sea by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Stockport to Birchington-on-Sea is 10 hours and 14 minutes.

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

No, there are no direct train services from Stockport to Birchington-on-Sea. Travelling from Stockport to Birchington-on-Sea by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

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

The first train from Stockport to Birchington-on-Sea leaves at 21:39. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Stockport to Birchington-on-Sea leaves at 21:39. 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 Stockport and Birchington-on-Sea by train?

Trains travelling from Stockport to Birchington-on-Sea cover a distance of around 202 miles (326 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Stockport to Birchington-on-Sea

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Consider a Season Ticket

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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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