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Ashford to Birchington-on-Sea train prices and times

Planning a journey from Ashford to Birchington-on-Sea? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £16.90, with average prices for this route around £16.90. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
21:20 Ashford International	22:24 Birchington-On-Sea	1h 4m, No direct	Find Tickets
22:05 Wye	23:12 Birchington-On-Sea	1h 7m, No direct	Find Tickets
22:11 Ashford (Surrey)	02:10+1 Paris	3h 59m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Ashford to Birchington-on-Sea train route details

First train

00:20

Last train

22:11

Departure station

Ashford

Arrival station

Birchington-on-Sea

Journey time

Distance

123 km

Price

£16.90*

Train Operators

Southeastern, Southern, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Ashford to Birchington-on-Sea

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Ashford to Birchington-on-Sea can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Ashford to Birchington-on-Sea for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Ashford to Birchington-on-Sea, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Ashford to Birchington-on-Sea ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Ashford to Birchington-on-Sea more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Ashford to Birchington-on-Sea train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Ashford to Birchington-on-Sea train prices and times

Ashford to Birchington-on-Sea train route details