The average bus between Ramsgate and Essex takes 9h 28m and the fastest bus takes 6h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ramsgate to Essex. 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 Ramsgate and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ramsgate is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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15h 27m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Ramsgate to Essex. However, there are services departing from Ramsgate station and arriving at Essex station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Ramsgate to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Harbour station.
Ramsgate to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Ramsgate and Essex is 79.9 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a bus from Harbour to Polecat Road via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Stamford Street, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 6h 28m.