South Western Railway
Southeastern
Trains to Broadstairs from Portsmouth
| First train | 03:17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:53 | |
| Departure station | Portsmouth | |
| Arrival station | Broadstairs | |
| Journey time | From 3h 46m | |
| Distance | 116 miles (186 km) | |
| Frequency | 44 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Trains to Broadstairs from Portsmouth
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It takes an average of 4 hours 50 minutes to travel from Portsmouth to Broadstairs by train. You'll find on average 44 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Broadstairs by train; you'll need to make 1 change.
South Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink and Southern trains run on this route.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Portsmouth to Broadstairs?
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Portsmouth to Broadstairs is right for you.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.