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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birchington-On-Sea (BCH)

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38

train journeys
per day

65

miles (104 kms)

2hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

00:21 / 00:40

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birchington-On-Sea (BCH)

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On a typical weekday there are 38 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Birchington-On-Sea , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 38 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Birchington-On-Sea is approximately 65 miles (104 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 50 mins.

Southeastern, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Birchington-On-Sea.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 19 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Gatwick Airport to Birchington-On-Sea

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Birchington-On-Sea Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    00:21
    7 hrs 34 mins3 changes
    07:55
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:50
    2 hrs 25 mins1 change
    08:15
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:27
    2 hrs 27 mins2 changes
    08:54
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:56
    2 hrs 19 mins1 change
    09:15
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:26
    2 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    09:54
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:56
    2 hrs 19 mins1 change
    10:15
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:26
    2 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    10:54
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:56
    2 hrs 19 mins1 change
    11:15
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:26
    2 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    11:54
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:56
    2 hrs 19 mins1 change
    12:15
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:26
    2 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    12:54
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:56
    2 hrs 19 mins1 change
    13:15
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:26
    2 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    13:54
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:56
    2 hrs 19 mins1 change
    14:15
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:26
    2 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    14:54
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:56
    2 hrs 19 mins1 change
    15:15
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:26
    2 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    15:54
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:56
    2 hrs 19 mins1 change
    16:15
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:26
    2 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    16:54
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:56
    2 hrs 19 mins1 change
    17:15
    Gatwick Airport
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Gatwick Airport to Birchington-on-Sea

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
AddressGatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed byGX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Birchington-On-Sea Station

Station name Birchington-On-Sea (BCH)
AddressBirchington-on-Sea station, Station Approach, Birchington-on-Sea, Kent, CT7 9RD
Managed bySE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:45 - 12:25
Saturday 06:45 - 13:25
Sunday Closed
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gatwick Airport and Birchington-On-Sea

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Birchington-On-Sea by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 50 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Birchington-On-Sea vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 38 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:21, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:40.

First class tickets on trains between Gatwick Airport and Birchington-On-Sea typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Gatwick Airport and Birchington-On-Sea can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Gatwick Airport & Birchington-On-Sea. owever, there are 38 possible journeys which require a change.

Southeastern, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Birchington-On-Sea.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Gatwick Airport and Birchington-On-Sea, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.