Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Birchington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Birchington

With a population of 9,827, Birchington is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Birchington to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Birchington

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Powell Arms (The Powell Arms 11 The Square) and Christies Wine Bar (1-3 Station Approach) are great picks.

When to visit Birchington

Birchington in November
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Birchington in November
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Birchington

Plane

Although Birchington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 93 km from Birchington. The shortest domestic flight to Birchington departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Birchington, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Birchington to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Birchington is called Birchington on-Sea, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Birchington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 100 km from Birchington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Birchington, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Birchington takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

Although Birchington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 93 km from Birchington. The shortest domestic flight to Birchington departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Birchington, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Birchington to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Birchington is called Birchington on-Sea, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Birchington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 100 km from Birchington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Birchington, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Birchington takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Birchington

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Birchington

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Birchington

Most booked hotels in Birchington

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Bay Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Old Coach House
1 star
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Hampton by Hilton Canterbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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The Victoria Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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The Powell - Birchington
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Hiring a car in Birchington

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Birchington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Birchington, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Birchington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Birchington, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

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