The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidstone to Ramsgate
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidstone to Ramsgate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidstone to Ramsgate will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 2 trains that leave Maidstone for Ramsgate every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 63 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Maidstone to Ramsgate train times
The table below shows live departures for Maidstone to Ramsgate trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:59 Maidstone | 2h06 | 07:05 Ramsgate | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Maidstone to Ramsgate
Trains from Maidstone to Ramsgate run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 63 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 63 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 04:22 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Maidstone to Ramsgate trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Maidstone and Ramsgate from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Maidstone to Ramsgate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Ramsgate
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access.Steps to all platforms down from main road.Interchange between platforms via steps up to road bridge. Unstaffed station. There are no station staff but there are staff to assist on the trains.
- 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: On platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: 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: Towards Maidstone West: Opposite the station entrance on Buckland Hill. Towards Strood: Outside the station, on Buckland Hill.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London from the main side entrance. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London. Step free access to platform 3, terminal platform, for services towards London. There is step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 200 metres. From the Ticket office the step free access to all platforms is via the station forecourt.
- 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: platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 01:00 Saturday 05:30 - 01:00 Sunday 06:30 - 23:59
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Rooms on the platforms only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and Platform 2/3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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 car park
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Station Approach.
- Outside the main entrance.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Maidstone
- Travelodge Maidstone Central
- The Townhouse Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and access to platforms
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Train: Southeastern services
- 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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