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Southend-on-Sea to Ramsgate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Ramsgate takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Southend-on-Sea 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.

2h 35m
Duration
113 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ramsgatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 19m
£52–96

Southend-on-Sea to Ramsgate train times

Trains run hourly between Southend-on-Sea and Ramsgate. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Ramsgate at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 34m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 59m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 35m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 21m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 45m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 34m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 42m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 21m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 23m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Ramsgate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Southend-on-Sea to Ramsgate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 112.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Ramsgate, England?

You can take a train from Southend Central to Ramsgate via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 19m.

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