The cheapest and fastest trains from Broadstairs to Manchester
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
343 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Broadstairs to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Broadstairs to Manchester will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 1 trains that leave Broadstairs for Manchester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 343 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 12 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.
9:534h12Broadstairs14:05Manchester£831One-way0 changes
9:534h12Broadstairs14:05Manchester£831One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Broadstairs to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Broadstairs to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £277.
Distance: 343 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£78 Average Price | £277 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Broadstairs to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Broadstairs to Manchester trains for today, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:55 Broadstairs | 3h53 | 23:48 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:55 Broadstairs | 8h01 | 4:56 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 21:55 Broadstairs | 9h10 | 7:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 21:55 Broadstairs | 10h30 | 8:25 Manchester | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Broadstairs to Manchester by train, coach or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Broadstairs to Manchester
Trains from Broadstairs to Manchester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 20:27. The fastest train covers the 343 km distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 343 km |
Average train duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 20:27 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Southeastern from Broadstairs to Manchester trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Broadstairs and Manchester from £21. 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 Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Broadstairs to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Broadstairs and Manchester
- 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.
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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