The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Broadstairs
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 9 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Broadstairs is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Broadstairs will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 3 trains that leave Brighton for Broadstairs every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brighton to Broadstairs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Broadstairs among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 125 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£32 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brighton to Broadstairs train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Broadstairs trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:58 Brighton | 3h05 | 10:03 Broadstairs | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:58 Brighton | 3h05 | 11:03 Broadstairs | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:10 Brighton | 3h18 | 12:28 Broadstairs | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Broadstairs
Trains from Brighton to Broadstairs run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:29, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 04:29 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from Brighton to Broadstairs trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Broadstairs from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brighton to Broadstairs train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Broadstairs by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Broadstairs, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Broadstairs
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main road.
- Domino's Pizza
- Salt and Charcoal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Travelodge Brighton
- ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Brighton and Lewes
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern services
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. 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 from main entrance for services towards Ramsgate. Step free access to platform 2 via side entrance from ramp off The Broadway. Step free interchange between platforms via road and steep paths in excess of 400 metres. Stepped access within station via the footbridge.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platform 2 only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: upside
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Ramsgate: High Street bus stop opposite the convenience store. Towards Margate: High Street bus stop outside the convenience store.
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