Trains from Preston (Lancs) Train Station
to Birchington-on-Sea
From £77.50
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Birchington-on-Seaby train on average takes 4 hrs 57 mins
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Birchington-on-Sea one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £77.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 37 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 05:33
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 20:01
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Preston (Lancs) to Birchington-on-Sea train times
| Last updated: 05:33:04
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:33 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 10:16 Birchington-on-Sea On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 4h 43m, 2 changes | ||
06:00 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 10:54 Birchington-on-Sea On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 4h 54m, 2 changes | ||
06:58 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 11:54 Birchington-on-Sea On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 4h 56m, 2 changes | ||
07:18 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 12:37 Birchington-on-Sea On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 5h 19m, 4 changes | ||
08:01 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 12:54 Birchington-on-Sea On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 4h 53m, 2 changes |
Station Message
The main toilets on platforms 3 and 4 are closed for refurbishment at Preston station. Alternative facilities are available.
Preston (Lancs) Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
- Station BuffetYes
Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
- ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Information Kiosk on Platform 3. 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 gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
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.
Url: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parkingPR1 8AP - Operator NameAvanti West Coast
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces1025
- ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £6.50
Sunday: £6.50
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.
- Number Accessible Spaces18
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces246
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Annotation
Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
- TypeCompounds
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Kiosk within the Waiting Room on Platform 3. 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 hoursMon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Birchington-on-Sea facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- 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 FaresPenalty fares apply for SE
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Heated waiting Room on the platform only available when staff are present
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsYes
Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
At local bus stop on Sandle's Road near the station entrance. (what 3 words: ends.dull.wealth)
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0345 322 7021 - AvailableYes
- Operator NameSoutheastern Customer Services
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Information Services Open
Train running Information and advice on how to get assistance available through the Help Point.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
On platform
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
Email Address: general.enquiries@apcoa.com
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0330 333 9232 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces28
- ChargesOff-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 Spaces2
- Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces10
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Annotation
You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.
- TypeStands
- 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 hoursMon-Fri 05:45 to 12:25
Sat 06:45 to 13:25 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Station forecourt
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible Public Telephones
Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesMargate
- Accessible toiletsNo
- 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 GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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