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Compare train and bus for London to Broadstairs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Broadstairs among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$38 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Broadstairs:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Broadstairs costing on average $38 (€32).
Other travel options to Broadstairs take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
The journey is about 18m faster (1h 48m by train vs 2h 6m by car) and roughly $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($38 (€32) vs $48 (€40)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Broadstairs
How to get from London to Broadstairs by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Broadstairs is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX0228:30 PM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station11:45 PMBroadstairs, High Street$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX0228:30 PM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station11:45 PMBroadstairs, High Street$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P857495:50 PM1h20London St Pancras International (STP)7:10 PMBroadstairs station (BSR)$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
P8626710:40 AM1h47London Victoria (VIC)12:27 PMBroadstairs station (BSR)$201One-way0 transfers
P8627611:40 AM1h47London Victoria (VIC)1:27 PMBroadstairs station (BSR)$201One-way0 transfers
P89018 · P8617110:43 AM2h16London Bridge (LBG)12:59 PMBroadstairs station (BSR)$201One-way1 transfer
NX02211:30 AM3h30London, Victoria Coach Station3:00 PMBroadstairs, High Street$131One-way0 transfers
NX0224:30 PM3h45London, Victoria Coach Station8:15 PMBroadstairs, High Street$151One-way0 transfers
NX0227:30 AM3h05London, Victoria Coach Station10:35 AMBroadstairs, High Street$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Broadstairs:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Broadstairs costing on average $38 (€32).
Other travel options to Broadstairs take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Broadstairs as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Victoria (VIC) and arrive in Broadstairs station (BSR).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Broadstairs, High Street.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dover and arrive in DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal.
- Travel with National Express to go to Broadstairs by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Broadstairs by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 4 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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