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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Ramsgate
Cheapest price
£196
Average price
£196
Fastest journey
3 h 37 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
319 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Ramsgate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Ramsgate will cost around £196 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £196.
To travel from Cardiff to Ramsgate you need to make at least 3 changes.
Travel Information
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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Live departures
Cardiff to Ramsgate train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Ramsgate trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:07 Cardiff | 4h44 | 09:51 Ramsgate | 3 changes | |
| 05:54 Cardiff | 4h02 | 09:56 Ramsgate | 3 changes | |
| 06:24 Cardiff | 4h27 | 10:51 Ramsgate | 3 changes | |
| 06:51 Cardiff | 4h05 | 10:56 Ramsgate | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
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.
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 |
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.
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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
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- 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
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- 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
- 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)
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk- 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.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platform 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
- 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 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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