Train Cardiff to Broadstairs from £128 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Broadstairs takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Broadstairs. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 59m
Duration: 235 mi
Distance: £128
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 18m

£106–212

Cardiff to Broadstairs train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Broadstairs. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Broadstairs at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

9:20 PM → 8:03 AM
Arrives next day
10h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:50 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 2:03 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 3:03 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
5:54 AM → 10:04 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Broadstairs? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Broadstairs.

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Distance: 234.6 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Broadstairs, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Broadstairs via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 18m.

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