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Cardiff to Ramsgate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ramsgate takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

3h 52m
Duration
233 mi
Distance
£124
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ramsgatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 40m
£104–191

Cardiff to Ramsgate train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Ramsgate. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Ramsgate at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Ramsgate? 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.

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  • Distance: 232.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ramsgate, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ramsgate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 40m.

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