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
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Broadstairs in October
Estimated hotel price
£60
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 Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip. The train station in Broadstairs is called Broadstairs, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Broadstairs is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 110 km 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Broadstairs takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Broadstairs St Peter's, located 1.4 km from the city centre of Broadstairs. Broadstairs Broadstairs is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km 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 Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip. The train station in Broadstairs is called Broadstairs, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Broadstairs is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 110 km 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Broadstairs takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Broadstairs St Peter's, located 1.4 km from the city centre of Broadstairs. Broadstairs Broadstairs is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Broadstairs

Airlines serving Broadstairs

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
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Where to stay in Broadstairs

Average rates range from around £109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £114 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£121+
Bay Tree Broadstairs
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Botany Bay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£133+
Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£76+
The Royal Albion
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£140+
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£79+

Hiring a car in Broadstairs

Hiring a car in Broadstairs costs £44 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Broadstairs is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Crossland X or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Broadstairs costs £44 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Broadstairs is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Crossland X or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.