- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Broadstairs to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Broadstairs to London will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 16 trains that leave Broadstairs for London on Thu, Jul 30, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 30 the direct trains cover the 110 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
On Thu, Jul 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 41 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.
P86157
P86205
P86214
P86164
P86209_P86210
P85686
P85680
P85674
P85709
P85144Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Broadstairs to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Broadstairs to London:
A bus is $9 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Broadstairs to London costing on average $25 (€25).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
The journey is about 4m faster (2h 2m by train vs 2h 6m by car) and roughly $35 (€35) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€25) vs $60 (€60)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Southeastern.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Broadstairs to London trains for today, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P85150 | Delayed 12:29 PM 1:27 PMBroadstairs station (BSR) | 1h41 | 2:10 PM 2:10 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85150 · P86174 | Delayed 12:29 PM 1:27 PMBroadstairs station (BSR) | 1h54 | 3:21 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
P85150 | Delayed 12:29 PM 1:27 PMBroadstairs station (BSR) | 1h43 | 3:10 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85686 | 1:55 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h23 | 3:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86178 | 2:00 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h52 | 3:52 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85155 | On time 2:27 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h41 | 4:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85155 · P86181 | On time 2:27 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h55 | 4:22 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
P85155 · P89862 · P87886 | On time 2:27 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 2h20 | 4:47 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 2 transfers | |
P86283 · P90279 | On time 2:28 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 2h15 | 4:43 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1 transfer | |
P85692 | On time 2:55 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h23 | 4:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86185 | On time 3:00 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h52 | 4:52 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85160 · P89878 · P87916 | On time 3:27 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 2h21 | 5:48 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 2 transfers | |
P85160 | On time 3:27 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h43 | 5:10 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85698 | 3:50 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h29 | 5:19 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86193_P86194 | 3:53 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h59 | 5:52 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90288 · P85957 | On time 3:54 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 2h00 | 5:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
P90288 | On time 3:54 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 2h19 | 6:13 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P89122_P86197 | 4:19 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 2h05 | 6:24 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85167 · P89896 · P87948 | 4:27 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 2h21 | 6:48 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 2 transfers | |
P85167 | 4:27 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h43 | 6:10 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85167 · P86197 | On time 4:27 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h57 | 6:24 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
P85703 | On time 4:55 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h24 | 6:19 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86200_P86201 | 4:57 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h55 | 6:52 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86205 · P85366 | On time 5:19 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h50 | 7:09 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
P86205 | On time 5:19 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 2h04 | 7:23 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85709 | On time 5:55 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h23 | 7:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86209_P86210 | 5:57 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h55 | 7:52 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86214 | 6:19 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 2h03 | 8:22 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86214 · P85369 | 6:19 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h49 | 8:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
P85715 | On time 6:55 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h23 | 8:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86218 | 7:00 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h53 | 8:53 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85183 | On time 7:27 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h41 | 9:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85183 · P86221 | On time 7:27 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h54 | 9:21 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
P85722 | 7:52 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h26 | 9:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86224 | On time 8:00 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h52 | 9:52 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85189 | On time 8:27 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h41 | 10:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85189 · P86227 | On time 8:27 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h54 | 10:21 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
P85189 · P86227 | On time 8:27 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h54 | 10:21 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
P85731 | 8:55 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h23 | 10:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86230 | On time 9:00 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h52 | 10:52 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85193 · P86234 | On time 9:27 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h54 | 11:21 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
P85193 | On time 9:27 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h41 | 11:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86335 · P90227 · P87707 | 9:28 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 2h25 | 11:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 2 transfers | |
P85738 | 9:55 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h23 | 11:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J96051 | On time 10:12 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 2h22 | 12:34 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86157 | 11:00 AM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h52 | 12:52 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85137 | 11:27 AM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h41 | 1:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86258 · P90261 | 11:28 AM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 2h15 | 1:43 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1 transfer | |
P85674 | 11:55 AM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h23 | 1:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86164 | 12:00 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h52 | 1:52 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85144 | 12:27 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h41 | 2:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85680 | 12:55 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h23 | 2:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86171 | 1:00 PM Broadstairs station (BSR) | 1h52 | 2:52 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Broadstairs to London run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€10) but you can travel from only $9 (€9) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 68 miles (110 km) distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 68 miles (110 km) |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€10) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Broadstairs to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Broadstairs to London trains use the Broadstairs to London St Pancras International station pair, with some services arriving at London Victoria. Use this guide to compare Broadstairs and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria 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, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Bridge is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Bridge 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, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Bridge.
Wi-Fi is available at London Bridge. ATMs are available at London Bridge.
Ticket office support is available at London Bridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Bridge: Parking, WC.
Available at London Bridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift, Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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