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Dickens House Museum
Charles Dickens’ former holiday home above Viking Bay. Small rooms and displays reveal the writer’s connections to Broadstairs.
Cheapest price
£111
Average price
£111
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Broadstairs is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Broadstairs will cost around £111 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £111.
To travel from Derby to Broadstairs you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Broadstairs among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £111.
Distance: 264 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£111 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Derby to Broadstairs trains for tomorrow, Sunday 16 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:57 Derby | 4h05 | 12:02 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:54 Derby | 4h08 | 13:02 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:54 Derby | 4h08 | 14:02 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:26 Derby | 3h36 | 15:02 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:26 Derby | 3h36 | 16:02 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:26 Derby | 3h36 | 17:02 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:26 Derby | 3h36 | 18:02 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:26 Derby | 3h36 | 19:02 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:26 Derby | 3h36 | 20:02 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:26 Derby | 3h36 | 21:02 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:26 Derby | 3h36 | 22:02 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:26 Derby | 3h36 | 23:02 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
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Trains from Derby to Broadstairs run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £111 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 15:50. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £111 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 4:11 |
Last train 15:50 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Discover the best of Broadstairs — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Broadstairs trip today.
Charles Dickens’ former holiday home above Viking Bay. Small rooms and displays reveal the writer’s connections to Broadstairs.
Compact local history museum covering fishing, seaside holidays and town life. A useful introduction to Broadstairs and St Peter’s past.
Seasonal gallery space showing contemporary exhibitions in a restored Victorian pavilion by the sea. Good for art with a coastal backdrop.
Broad sandy bay framed by cliffs and the promenade. It is the town’s signature seaside area for views, beach walks and classic resort character.
Long cliff and beachside walking route linking bays and sea views. It is one of the best ways to experience Broadstairs on foot.
Compact harbour area with fishing heritage, boat views and easy access to the beach. A photogenic stop at the heart of Broadstairs.
Fresh oysters from the Kent coast, prized for their clean, briny flavour and long shellfish tradition in nearby Whitstable and Thanet.
Lightly battered local cod or haddock with chips, a classic seaside meal in Broadstairs and across the Kent coast.
A traditional British shellfish dish of whelks served cold with vinegar and pepper, common at Kent seaside stalls.
Popular ice cream parlour and café on the seafront, known for house-made gelato, sundaes and light café dishes.
Stylish restaurant and bar in nearby Cliftonville, known for modern small plates, cocktails and a smart dining room.
Well-known harbourside seafood restaurant serving fish, shellfish and British classics in a relaxed coastal setting.
Broadstairs is moderate for the Kent coast: dining and cafés are fairly priced, but summer accommodation can be costly. Local buses and trains add manageable transport costs.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafés and pubs: tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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.

Most Derby to Broadstairs trains use the Derby to Broadstairs station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Broadstairs train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
ATMs are available at Derby.
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Broadstairs has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Broadstairs.
Ticket office support is available at Broadstairs. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Broadstairs: Parking, WC.
Available at Broadstairs: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Broadstairs: 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.
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