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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Broadstairs to Canterbury
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Broadstairs to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Broadstairs to Canterbury will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 6 trains that leave Broadstairs for Canterbury every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 36 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Broadstairs to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Broadstairs to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 27 km
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£9 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Broadstairs to Canterbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Broadstairs to Canterbury trains for today, Tuesday 16 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:46 Broadstairs | 0h27 | 05:13 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:05 Broadstairs | 0h56 | 09:01 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:55 Broadstairs | 0h27 | 10:22 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:28 Broadstairs | 0h38 | 11:06 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:11 Broadstairs | 0h55 | 20:06 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Broadstairs to Canterbury
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Trains from Broadstairs to Canterbury run on average 4 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 27m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:37 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Broadstairs to Canterbury trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Broadstairs and Canterbury from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Broadstairs to Canterbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Broadstairs to Canterbury 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 Canterbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Broadstairs and Canterbury
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- 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.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- 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: two within concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- 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: Station forecourt
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