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Compare coach and 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 £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 319 km
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£63 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration 10h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Ramsgate
Trains from Cardiff to Ramsgate run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 19:18. The fastest train covers the 319 km distance in 4h 8m.
Distance 319 km |
Average train duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 4:55 |
Last train 19:18 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Cardiff to Ramsgate trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Cardiff and Ramsgate from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Ramsgate
Most Cardiff to Ramsgate trains use the Cardiff Central to Ramsgate station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Ramsgate train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Which Ramsgate station do trains from Cardiff arrive at?
Getting to Ramsgate from Ramsgate city centre
Ramsgate train station facilities and services
Ramsgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ramsgate.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Ramsgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ramsgate. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ramsgate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ramsgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ramsgate: 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.
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