The average bus between Basildon and Ramsgate takes 4h 37m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basildon to Ramsgate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Basildon and Ramsgate. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Ramsgate at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 50m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Basildon to Ramsgate. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Ramsgate station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Basildon to Ramsgate bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Ramsgate bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Harbour station.
The distance between Basildon and Ramsgate is 71.4 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Harbour via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 5h.