The average train between Reading and Broadstairs takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.
Trains run hourly between Reading and Broadstairs. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Broadstairs at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Broadstairs. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Broadstairs station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Reading to Broadstairs train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Broadstairs train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Broadstairs station.
Book your Reading to Broadstairs train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Reading and Broadstairs is 167.5 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Broadstairs via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 39m.