Broadstairs travel guide

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You're Going to Love Broadstairs

With a population of 23,283, Broadstairs is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Broadstairs to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Broadstairs

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Captain Digby (Kingsgate) and Yarrow Restaurant (Ramsgate Road) are great picks.

When to visit Broadstairs

Broadstairs in October
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Broadstairs in October
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Broadstairs

Plane

Although Broadstairs doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 102 km from Broadstairs. The shortest domestic flight to Broadstairs departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Broadstairs, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Broadstairs to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. The train station in Broadstairs is called Broadstairs, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Broadstairs is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 68 miles from Broadstairs. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Broadstairs, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Broadstairs takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Broadstairs St Peter's, located 0.9 miles from the city centre of Broadstairs. Broadstairs Broadstairs is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Broadstairs doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 102 km from Broadstairs. The shortest domestic flight to Broadstairs departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Broadstairs, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Broadstairs to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. The train station in Broadstairs is called Broadstairs, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Broadstairs is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 68 miles from Broadstairs. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Broadstairs, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Broadstairs takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Broadstairs St Peter's, located 0.9 miles from the city centre of Broadstairs. Broadstairs Broadstairs is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Broadstairs

Airlines serving Broadstairs

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Broadstairs

Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £111 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Broadstairs

Most booked hotels in Broadstairs

Yarrow Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Botany Bay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£114+
Bay Tree Broadstairs
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£65+
Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Royal Albion Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£130+
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£71+

Hiring a car in Broadstairs

Hiring a car in Broadstairs costs £34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Broadstairs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Broadstairs, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Broadstairs costs £34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Broadstairs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Broadstairs, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.