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Compare train for Cardiff to Ramsgate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Ramsgate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 319 km
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Overview: Train from Cardiff to Ramsgate
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Trains from Cardiff to Ramsgate run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 19:18. The fastest train covers the 319 km distance in 4h 22m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £21
Distance 319 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 22m |
First train 04:52 |
Last train 19:18 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £21
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cardiff to Ramsgate trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Ramsgate from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 25m
Cheapest Price
£67
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 37m
Cheapest Price
£195
first_great_western frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Cardiff to Ramsgate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Ramsgate by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ramsgate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train journey from Cardiff to Ramsgate offers a mix of scenic and urban landscapes. Travellers can enjoy views of the Welsh countryside, the Severn Estuary, and parts of the English countryside as they travel through areas like Bristol and the Kent Downs.
For an enjoyable visit to Ramsgate, plan to spend 2 to 3 days to explore its charming harbour, historic sites, and beautiful beaches.
A day trip from Cardiff to Ramsgate is not feasible, as the journey takes 4h 22m each way. There are 5 trains per day for this route.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Ramsgate in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Cardiff to Ramsgate is 319 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Ramsgate can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £60, while the average price tends to be around £64.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ramsgate is by coach, costing approximately £21.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Ramsgate is Cardiff Central (CDF), and it arrives at Ramsgate station (RAM).
The train journey from Cardiff to Ramsgate covers a distance of 319 km and takes approximately 4h 22m. Trains run 5 per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Ramsgate.
The first train from Cardiff to Ramsgate leaves at 4:52.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Ramsgate.
To travel from Cardiff to Ramsgate, you can take a train.
The last train from Cardiff to Ramsgate departs at 19:18.
Trains from Cardiff to Ramsgate run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Ramsgate.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Ramsgate.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Ramsgate
Cardiff
Ramsgate
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your trip from Cardiff to Ramsgate.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
The major train station for arrivals in Ramsgate is Ramsgate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ramsgate for your journey to Ramsgate from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 06:15 - 16:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to booking hall from car park. Lift and steps access to subway which gives direct access to platform 1,2,3 and 4 where services leave in both directions. Step free access to these platforms via lifts as well as stepped access.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platform 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: There is cycle parking at the Minster end of Platform 3/4 There is also a covered cycle parking area in the forecourt by the main entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Ramsgate
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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