The average train between Portsmouth and Broadstairs takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Broadstairs. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Broadstairs at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Broadstairs. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Broadstairs station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Portsmouth to Broadstairs train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Broadstairs train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Broadstairs station.
Book your Portsmouth to Broadstairs train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Portsmouth and Broadstairs is 187.4 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Broadstairs via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 40m.