There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Ramsgate by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ramsgatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 15m£74–163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Harbourbus 022
7h 20m£33–83Drive 147.1 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Ramsgatecar 147.1 mi
2h 37m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Ramsgatetrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate
4h 12m£73–157Train, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
- Take the bus from Brighton Station to Railway Stationbus 12X / ...
- Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Ashford International to Ramsgatetrain
5h 54m£72–142
Southampton to Ramsgate by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Ramsgate is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Ramsgate is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Ramsgate. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Harbour via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Ramsgate. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Ramsgate via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Southampton and Ramsgate is 168 miles. The road distance is 148 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Ramsgate without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 15m and costs £70 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Southampton to Ramsgate, including transfers.
Southampton to Ramsgate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Ramsgate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Ramsgate is to train via London which takes 3h 15m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Ramsgate, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Ramsgate via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Harbour via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Ramsgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Waterloo East to Ramsgate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to Ramsgate
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Southampton Central to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01273 886200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Brighton & Hove
Bus from Brighton Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- Brighton & Hove
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Ramsgate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Southampton to Ramsgate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Ramsgate is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Southampton to Ramsgate.
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