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Cardiff to Broadstairs trains

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The average train between Cardiff and Broadstairs takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. 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.

4h
Duration
235 mi
Distance
£129
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Broadstairstrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 54m
£109–191

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 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 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.

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  • Distance: 234.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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 3h 54m.

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