- Must visit
Dickens House Museum
Charles Dickens’ former holiday home above Viking Bay. Small rooms and displays reveal the writer’s connections to Broadstairs.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Broadstairs
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 23 Sept
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£108
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£108
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
4 h 51 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
4 h 51 m
Trains on 23 Sept
1
Distance
377 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Broadstairs is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Broadstairs will cost around £108 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £108.
Fast trains
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 1 trains from Liverpool to Broadstairs, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 377 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 51 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.
9:084h51Liverpool13:59Broadstairs£1081One-way0 changes
- 9:084h51Liverpool13:59Broadstairs£1081One-way0 changes
Live departures
Liverpool to Broadstairs train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Broadstairs trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:43 Liverpool | 4h01 | 18:44 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
| 16:08 Liverpool | 4h00 | 20:08 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
| 16:43 Liverpool | 4h21 | 21:04 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
| 18:08 Liverpool | 3h56 | 22:04 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
| 18:43 Liverpool | 4h21 | 23:04 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
| 19:43 Liverpool | 4h20 | 0:03 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
| 20:51 Liverpool | 11h20 | 8:11 Broadstairs | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
| 9:08 Liverpool | 4h51 | 13:59 Broadstairs | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Train from Liverpool to Broadstairs
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Liverpool to Broadstairs and enjoy the approximately 377 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 18:43.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 377 km |
First train 4:32 |
Last train 18:43 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Liverpool to Broadstairs trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Liverpool and Broadstairs. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
3h 55m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
£226
Avanti West Coast frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Broadstairs
Things to do in Broadstairs
Discover the best of Broadstairs — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Broadstairs trip today.
- Recommended
Crampton Tower Museum
Compact local history museum covering fishing, seaside holidays and town life. A useful introduction to Broadstairs and St Peter’s past.
The Little Art Gallery
Seasonal gallery space showing contemporary exhibitions in a restored Victorian pavilion by the sea. Good for art with a coastal backdrop.
- Must visit
Viking Bay
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.
- Must visit
Viking Coastal Trail
Long cliff and beachside walking route linking bays and sea views. It is one of the best ways to experience Broadstairs on foot.
- Recommended
Broadstairs Harbour
Compact harbour area with fishing heritage, boat views and easy access to the beach. A photogenic stop at the heart of Broadstairs.
- Gluten-free
Kent Oysters
Fresh oysters from the Kent coast, prized for their clean, briny flavour and long shellfish tradition in nearby Whitstable and Thanet.
Fish and Chips
Lightly battered local cod or haddock with chips, a classic seaside meal in Broadstairs and across the Kent coast.
- Gluten-free
Whelks
A traditional British shellfish dish of whelks served cold with vinegar and pepper, common at Kent seaside stalls.
Morelli's Gelato
Popular ice cream parlour and café on the seafront, known for house-made gelato, sundaes and light café dishes.
Sargasso
Stylish restaurant and bar in nearby Cliftonville, known for modern small plates, cocktails and a smart dining room.
The Tartar Frigate
Well-known harbourside seafood restaurant serving fish, shellfish and British classics in a relaxed coastal setting.
Pound sterling (£)
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.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple café meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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.
FAQs: Liverpool to Broadstairs train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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.
The train distance from Liverpool to Broadstairs is 377 km.
The first train from Liverpool to Broadstairs leaves at 4:32.
The last train from Liverpool to Broadstairs departs at 18:43.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Liverpool to Broadstairs.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Liverpool to Broadstairs.
To get from Liverpool to Broadstairs, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Liverpool to Broadstairs.
The train station in Liverpool that goes to Broadstairs is Liverpool James Street (LVJ), and it arrives at Broadstairs station (BSR).
Booking trains from Liverpool to Broadstairs in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Spend at least two to three days in Broadstairs to explore its sandy beaches, enjoy local restaurants, visit historical sites like Bleak House, and take leisurely walks along the Viking Coastal Trail.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool to Broadstairs.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Broadstairs
Most Liverpool to Broadstairs trains use the Liverpool James Street to Broadstairs station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Broadstairs train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Liverpool
Arrival train stations in Broadstairs
Which Liverpool station do trains to Broadstairs leave from?
Trains from Liverpool to Broadstairs leave from Liverpool James Street. The station is 1 km from Liverpool city centre at Liverpool James Street station, James Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 7PQ.
Liverpool James StreetLiverpool James Street station, James Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 7PQ
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainWest Kirby - West Kirby, Chester - Chester, Hooton - Chester, Ellesmere Port - Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Rock Ferry - West Kirby, Rock Ferry - Ellesmere Port, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port, New Brighton - New Brighton, Moorfields - Chester, Ellesmere Port - Chester, Hooton - Ellesmere Port, Birkenhead Hamilton Square - West Kirby · 3m · £0.90 · every ~22 min
Bus10A · 8m · £4 · every ~25 min
838 · 13m
Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Liverpool Lime StreetLime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Suburban train linesWirral Line (green)
Bus lines9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train linesNorthern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
MoorfieldsMoorfields station, Moorfields, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2BS
City-centre transport
Getting to Moorfields from Liverpool city centre
Bus10A · 5m · £4 · every ~25 min
838 · 12m
Moorfields train station facilities and services
Moorfields has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Moorfields.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Moorfields. ATMs are available at Moorfields.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Moorfields. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Moorfields: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Moorfields: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Moorfields: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms via Moorfields entrance are accessible via lifts. However the Old Hall Street entrance has no disabled access, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Broadstairs station do trains from Liverpool arrive at?
Trains from Liverpool to Broadstairs arrive at Broadstairs. Broadstairs is from Broadstairs city centre.
BroadstairsBroadstairs station, Lloyd Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1HZ+44 3303339232
City-centre transport
Getting to Broadstairs from Broadstairs city centre
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesTowards Ramsgate: High Street bus stop opposite the convenience store. Towards Margate: High Street bus stop outside the convenience store.
Broadstairs train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Broadstairs.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Broadstairs: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Broadstairs: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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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