Carlisle to Birchington-on-Sea Train Tickets & Timetables

Carlisle Train Station to Birchington-on-Seaby train on average takes 6 hrs 12 mins

Carlisle Train Station to Birchington-on-Sea one way only

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Trains depart every 46 minutes
First train leaves Carlisle Train Station at 05:43
Last train leaves Carlisle Train Station at 18:47

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Carlisle to Birchington-on-Sea train times

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Carlisle Train Station facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Validators on gates only. Ticket machines and booking office for pre purchased collection and only ticket machines for purchase
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for VT
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  Seating available on all platforms with waiting rooms throughout.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available at this station. Toilets are open 24/7
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Carlisle station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Newsagent
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available at this station. Toilets are open 24/7
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Avanti West Coast Lost Property
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.
  Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Car Park 1
  
  Notes
  For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
  Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
  
  Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
  Name: Station Car Park
  Spaces: 160
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 10
  Accessible Spaces Note:
  Eco friendly car hire available from this station. Click here for more information.
  
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Daily: £12.50
  Monthly: £166.00
  Three Monthly: £374.00
  Annual: £1,200.00
  Saturday: £5.50
  Sunday: £5.50
  Note:
  For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast Website
  Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website.
  Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff
  
  Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
  Name: Station Car Park 2
  Spaces: 79
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 4
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Daily: £12.50
  Monthly: £166.00
  Three Monthly: £374.00
  Annual: £1,200.00
  Saturday: £5.50
  Sunday: £5.50
  Note:
  For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website.
  Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  16
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Platform 8.
- Annotation
  
  Space for 16 cycles on Platform 8.
  8 x hoops on platform 8 (2 x cycles per hoop = 16 spaces)
- Type
  
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Passenger Assist meeting point is the information kiosk in the booking hall. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  
  Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
  Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Birchington-on-Sea facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Seasons, Single and Return tickets are now available digitally on The Key. To find out more or apply online, go to www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/tickets/the-key or get a smartcard from all staffed Southeastern ticket offices.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for SE
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Heated waiting Room on the platform only available when staff are present
- Station Buffet
  
  No
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Birchington-on-sea station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  At local bus stop on Sandle's Road near the station entrance. (what 3 words: ends.dull.wealth)
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0345 322 7021
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Southeastern Customer Services
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Information Services Open
  
  Train running Information and advice on how to get assistance available through the Help Point.
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  On platform
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
  
  Email Address: [email protected]
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0330 333 9232
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA Parking
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  28
- Charges
  
  Off-peak: £3.80
  Daily: £4.20
  Weekly: £17.60
  Monthly: £60.00
  Three Monthly: £179.60
  Six Monthly: £361.00
  Annual: £645.00
  Saturday: £3.20
  Sunday: £3.50
  Note:
  From 1st June - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £1.50
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  2
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  10
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
- Annotation
  
  You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 05:45 to 12:25
  Sat 06:45 to 13:25
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Station forecourt
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Nearest stations with more facilities
  
  Margate
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  
  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 Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes

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Trains from Carlisle Train Stationto Birchington-on-SeaFrom £58.00

Carlisle Train Station to Birchington-on-Seaby train on average takes 6 hrs 12 mins

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