What is the cheapest way to get from London to Ramsgate?

The cheapest way to get from London to Ramsgate is to bus which costs £11 - £23 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Ramsgate?

The fastest way to get from London to Ramsgate is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £19 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between London and Ramsgate?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and arriving at Harbour. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between London and Ramsgate?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Ramsgate. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from London to Ramsgate?

The distance between London and Ramsgate is 86 miles. The road distance is 77.3 miles.

How do I travel from London to Ramsgate without a car?

The best way to get from London to Ramsgate without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £19 - £50.

How long does it take to get from London to Ramsgate?

The train from London St Pancras International to Ramsgate takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Ramsgate bus from?

London to Ramsgate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where do I catch the London to Ramsgate train from?

London to Ramsgate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Ramsgate?

The best way to get from London to Ramsgate is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £19 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £23 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the London to Ramsgate bus arrive?

London to Ramsgate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Harbour station.

Where does the London to Ramsgate train arrive?

London to Ramsgate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ramsgate station.

Can I drive from London to Ramsgate?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Ramsgate is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from London to Ramsgate.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Ramsgate?

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Ramsgate?

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Where can I stay near Ramsgate?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Ramsgate.

London to Ramsgate - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from London to Ramsgate by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to RamsgateSt Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 17m
£19–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Harbour022
3h 20m
£11–23
Drive 76.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Ramsgate76.9 mi
1h 35m
£19–28

London to Ramsgate by train

320Weekly Trains

1h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.4 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between London, England and Ramsgate, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Ramsgate every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Harbour every 4 hours. Tickets cost £11–23 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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