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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Broadstairs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Broadstairs among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $104.
Distance: 234 miles (377 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$129 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 50m Average total duration 12h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Broadstairs:
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Broadstairs costing on average $129 (€104).
Other travel options to Broadstairs take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 20m.
You'll arrive about 1h 43m sooner (3h 53m by train vs 5h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $129 (€104) compared to roughly $107 (€87) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Why should you book Liverpool to Broadstairs trains with Omio?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Broadstairs
Trains from Liverpool to Broadstairs run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $104 (€84) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 18:43. The fastest train covers the 234 miles (377 km) distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 234 miles (377 km) |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $104 (€84) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 4:32 AM |
Last train 6:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Liverpool to Broadstairs trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Liverpool and Broadstairs from $32 (€26). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Broadstairs
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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool to Broadstairs
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- 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.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- 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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