The cheapest and fastest trains from Folkestone to Broadstairs
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Folkestone to Broadstairs is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Folkestone to Broadstairs will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Folkestone for Broadstairs on Tue, Dec 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Folkestone to Broadstairs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Broadstairs among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €18.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 8m Average total duration 9h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Folkestone to Broadstairs train times
The table below shows live departures for Folkestone to Broadstairs trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:02 AM Folkestone | 1h01 | 10:03 AM Broadstairs | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Folkestone to Broadstairs
Trains from Folkestone to Broadstairs run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:42, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 21 miles (35 km) |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 02:42 |
Last train 23:24 |
FAQs: Trains from Folkestone to Broadstairs
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Folkestone 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Folkestone to Broadstairs
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40 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: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access via lift or steep ramps from main entrance.
- 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: In the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- 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: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on the platform only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station, by car park
- 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: Bus stop outside of the station (exit station, walk down the slope and turn right. Bus stop is just beyond the bridge)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 13:05 Saturday 07:35 - 14:15 Sunday Closed 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 via main entrance off Shorncliffe Road. Step free access to platform 2 via side entrance off Station Road. Step access between platforms via station subway. Step free Interchange between platforms via steep roads is in excess of 500 metres.
- 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: by entrance to platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- 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 platform 1, only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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 Road, platform 2 side of the station.
- 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.
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