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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Ramsgate is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Ramsgate is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Ramsgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Ramsgate. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Harbour via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Ramsgate?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Ramsgate. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Ramsgate via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Ramsgate?

The distance between Portsmouth and Ramsgate is 162 miles. The road distance is 142.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Ramsgate without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 25m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Portsmouth to Ramsgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Ramsgate bus from?

Portsmouth to Ramsgate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Ramsgate train from?

Portsmouth to Ramsgate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Ramsgate?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Ramsgate is to train via London which takes 3h 25m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Ramsgate bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Ramsgate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Portsmouth to Ramsgate train arrive?

Portsmouth to Ramsgate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Ramsgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Ramsgate is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Portsmouth to Ramsgate.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ramsgatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 25m
£71–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Harbourbus 022
7h 30m
£33–82
Drive 141.8 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Ramsgatecar 141.8 mi
2h 22m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Ramsgatetrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate
4h 24m
£70–158
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brightontrain
2. Take the bus from Brighton Station to Railway Stationbus 12X / ...
3. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain
4. Take the train from Ashford International to Ramsgatetrain
5h 28m
£65–126

Portsmouth to Ramsgate by train, subway, and foot

318Weekly Services

3h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 161.3 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Ramsgate via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Harbour via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h 30m.

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