The average train between Southampton and Ramsgate takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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 Southampton and Ramsgate. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Ramsgate at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Ramsgate. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Ramsgate station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Southampton to Ramsgate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Ramsgate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ramsgate station.
Book your Southampton to Ramsgate train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Southampton and Ramsgate is 202.7 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Ramsgate via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford International in around 3h 12m.