London to Broadstairs Trains From £12.40*

• Bikes: There's space for at least 2 bikes on Southeastern trains and these are allocated on a first come, first served basis. You can't take a bike on trains leaving London between 16:00 and 19:00 Monday to Friday (except bank holidays). If the trains get busy on summer weekends, conductors might turn cyclists away.
• Pets: You can take up to two dogs, cats or other small pets per passenger. Dogs have to stay on a lead and other animals need to be in a carrier. They mustn't occupy a seat. Just bear in mind these trains get busy with daytrippers on sunny summer weekends.

Which London station for Broadstairs?

For trains to Broadstairs, you'll want London Victoria or London St Pancras International — Southeastern operates direct services from both. If you're in North London, St Pancras is your best bet, while Victoria is easier if you're in South or West London. Passengers from East London can actually pick up the train to Broadstairs from Stratford International. 

How much is a train ticket from London to Broadstairs?

Train tickets from London to Broadstairs start from £14.50 for an Advance Single. Prices on this route are dynamic and do go up as availability changes. It's best to book as early as possible for the cheapest price. If you have a Railcard, you'll save a third. 

How far is Broadstairs beach from the train station?

Broadstairs Beach (Viking Bay) is around 0.7 miles from the train station and it's an easy walk straight down the High Street. 

For a day out on the beach, you can get the train to Broadstairs from either St Pancras or London Victoria. Here's a comparison to help you pick the most suitable one for you.

• For those who live in East London, you can pick up the Broadstairs train at Stratford International instead of going into Central London — this is the same service that comes from St Pancras.
• If you live out in the South East London suburbs around Crystal Palace or Lewisham, it might be easier to head to Bromley South and catch the Victoria train to Broadstairs service there — Bromley South the first stop on the line.

Departing from London St Pancras & Victoria

• Getting to the station: St Pancras is on the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines, so you can get here from most parts of London.
• Platforms for trains to Broadstairs: High-speed Southeastern trains leave from the lower-level platforms 11 or 13, which are separate from the Eurostar and Thameslink concourses. Just follow the signs when you enter the station.
• Accessibility: It's a Category A station, so there's step-free access throughout. You'll find accessible toilets by the circle concourse and the international arrivals concourse, and the Passenger Assistance Meeting Point is at the main entrance off Pancras Road.
• Don't miss: Harry Potter fans won't want to miss the famous Platform 9 ¾. Get there early if you want a photo — there are often queues.

There's no catering on Southeastern trains, so grab your food, snacks and drinks before you board — luckily, St Pancras is full of well-known supermarkets and chain restaurants.

• Getting to the station:
  Victoria line: Take this if you're coming from Oxford Circus, Green Park, Battersea Park, Vauxhall or Brixton. For those coming from Victoria line stops north of Euston, hop off at King's Cross St Pancras and pick up the Broadstairs train there instead.

• District & Circle lines: It's an easy ride from South Kensington, Gloucester Road, Notting Hill Gate, Ealing and Embankment. If you're at Liverpool Street or Tower Hill, go to Stratford and catch the Broadstairs train from there instead.

• Southern trains: These run straight into Victoria from East Croydon and Clapham Junction. For passengers coming in from South West London on a South Western Railway train, change at Clapham Junction.

• Southeastern trains: From stations north of Herne Hill, take the train into Victoria. For all other stations on the Victoria-Orpington line, it's quicker to go to Bromley South and pick up the Broadstairs train there

• Accessibility: Passenger Assistance Meeting Points are available from platforms 1 to 7. It's a fully step-free station, with three accessible toilets on the central concourse, one by the station reception and another by the Victoria Shopping Gallery.

• Don't miss: Buckingham Palace is a 10-minute walk away — turn left out of the main exit, then right onto Buckingham Palace Road, and keep going until you see it. If you have time, you can catch the Changing of the Guard on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 11:00 AM, and the Captain's Inspection on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 3:00 PM.

Southeastern trains don't have a food service, so grab some snacks at one of the many Victoria's many supermarkets and restaurants before boarding.

The journey from London to Broadstairs

Trains from St Pancras to Broadstairs run along the High Speed 1 (HS1) line to Ebbsfleet, then onto the Chatham Main Line, before branching off onto the Kent Coast Line at Faversham.

You'll be underground for most of the first stretch up to Ebbsfleet, but you might catch a view of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park when the train goes overground briefly around Stratford. The whole trip takes around 1 hour 23 minutes to 1 hour 36 minutes.

• Best side for views: You'll want to be on the right-hand side for a glimpse of Rochester Castle just after you cross the Medway from Strood.
• The "you're nearly there" cue: The countryside of the Dane Valley and St Peter's will change to houses — these are the Broadstairs suburbs.

The journey from London Victoria to Broadstairs takes around 1 hour 49 minutes, with trains going down the Chatham Main Line as far as Faversham before branching off onto the Kent Coast Line.

Services call at Bromley South, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham (Kent), Rainham (Kent), Sittingbourne, Faversham, Whitstable, Chestfield & Swalecliffe, Herne Bay, Birchington-On-Sea, and Westgate-On-Sea and Margate.

• Best side for views: The left-hand side facing forward — you'll see Battersea Power Station as you cross the River Thames, just minutes after leaving Victoria.
• The "you're nearly there" cue: It's not especially interesting — you'll see the Broadstairs suburbs after leaving the Dane Valley and St Peter's countryside.
  

Arriving at Broadstairs

• By foot: Turn left out of the station onto the High Street and head straight down towards the sea — the road slopes gently down towards the cliffs.

• By taxi: From the taxi rank by the main station entrance on Lloyd Road, call:

Central Cars: 01843 888888

Thanet Cars: 01843 333333

United Cars: 01843 581581