The average train between Manchester and Ramsgate takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Ramsgate. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Ramsgate at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Ramsgate. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Ramsgate station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Manchester to Ramsgate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Ramsgate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ramsgate station.
Book your Manchester to Ramsgate train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Manchester and Ramsgate is 344 km. The road distance is 432 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ramsgate via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 49m.