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HMS Victory
A major naval museum where visitors can board Nelson’s flagship and explore life at sea through preserved decks and displays.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ramsgate to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ramsgate to Portsmouth will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
To travel from Ramsgate to Portsmouth you need to make at least one change.
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Trains from Ramsgate to Portsmouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £101 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 20:33. The fastest train covers the 185 km distance in 3h 7m.
Distance 185 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £101 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 7m |
First train 4:30 |
Last train 20:33 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Ramsgate to Portsmouth trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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P85639+ L79586+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo | 7:59 Ramsgate station (RAM) | 4h00 | 11:59 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 changes | |
P90239_P90331+ W29324 · C09938 · G77379 | 8:09 Ramsgate station (RAM) | 5h28 | 13:37 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 4 changes | |
P90239_P90331+ W29324 · C09938 · G26994 | 8:09 Ramsgate station (RAM) | 5h41 | 13:50 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 3 changes | |
P86137+ G26176 | 8:12 Ramsgate station (RAM) | 4h25 | 12:37 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
P90242_P90346+ L79604 | 8:42 Ramsgate station (RAM) | 4h17 | 12:59 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
P86142+ G26182 | 8:43 Ramsgate station (RAM) | 4h33 | 13:16 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
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A major naval museum where visitors can board Nelson’s flagship and explore life at sea through preserved decks and displays.
This working museum ship reveals cramped Victorian submarine life and the engineering behind one of Britain’s earliest submarines.
Portsmouth’s city museum covers local history, football heritage and art, with exhibits spanning the city’s people and places.
A historic waterfront district with cobbled lanes, pubs, sea walls and several key heritage sites within easy walking distance.
A long pebble beach promenade with piers, gardens and open sea views, well suited to relaxed walks along the Southsea seafront.
A broad common by the Solent, popular for walks, picnics and views of passing ships, the Isle of Wight and seafront landmarks.
A rich fruit cake packed with dried fruit, spice and treacle, long associated with Hampshire baking and often enjoyed at Christmas and local celebrations.
Fresh crab landed on the South Coast, usually served simply in sandwiches, salads or dressed shells, prized for sweet meat and Portsmouth’s seaside setting.
A classic Portsmouth and Hampshire pub dish of smoked haddock, potato and onion in a creamy sauce, baked until golden and comforting in coastal weather.
Popular Southsea spot for classic fish and chips and fresh seafood, with a casual atmosphere close to the seafront.
Smart waterfront restaurant in Old Portsmouth serving modern British dishes with strong seafood options in an elegant, relaxed setting.
Historic pub in Old Portsmouth known for traditional British cooking, cask ales and harbour views in a characterful setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels can be pricey in summer, but dining and local buses remain manageable for most city-break budgets.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafés and pubs: tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated for table service.
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Most Ramsgate to Portsmouth trains use the Ramsgate to Portsmouth & Southsea station pair. Use this guide to compare Ramsgate and Portsmouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Ramsgate.
ATMs are available at Ramsgate.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ramsgate: Parking, WC.
Available at Ramsgate: Bike Parking.
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.
Portsmouth & Southsea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth & Southsea. ATMs are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Parking, WC.
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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