The average train between Preston and Ramsgate takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 Preston and Ramsgate. The earliest departure is at 2:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Ramsgate at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ramsgate. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Ramsgate station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Preston to Ramsgate train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Ramsgate train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Ramsgate station.
Book your Preston to Ramsgate train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Preston and Ramsgate is 387.9 km. The road distance is 473 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Ramsgate via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 59m.