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Compare coach and train for Ramsgate to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ramsgate to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £106.
Distance: 185 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£106 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ramsgate to Portsmouth
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Trains from Ramsgate to Portsmouth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £106 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 19:05. The fastest train covers the 185 km distance in 4h 29m.
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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £16
Distance 185 km |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £106 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 29m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 19:05 |
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 £16
FAQs: Ramsgate to Portsmouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ramsgate to Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train journey from Ramsgate to Portsmouth offers some scenic views as it traverses through picturesque countryside, coastal stretches, and charming towns in Southern England.
The cost of a train ticket from Ramsgate to Portsmouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £106, while the average price tends to be around £106.
The cheapest way to get from Ramsgate to Portsmouth is by coach, costing approximately £16.
A visit to Portsmouth typically requires 2 to 3 days to explore its main attractions, such as the Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower, and Southsea Beach.
The train distance from Ramsgate to Portsmouth is 185 km.
The last train from Ramsgate to Portsmouth departs at 19:05.
There is no night train service from Ramsgate to Portsmouth.
A day trip from Ramsgate to Portsmouth is not feasible, as the journey duration is 4h 29m. The distance is 185 km, with a frequency of 7 trips per day for trains.
Booking trains from Ramsgate to Portsmouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Ramsgate to Portsmouth covers a distance of 185 km and takes approximately 4h 29m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train station in Ramsgate that goes to Portsmouth is Ramsgate station (RAM), and it arrives at Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
The first train from Ramsgate to Portsmouth leaves at 4:30.
Trains from Ramsgate to Portsmouth run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Ramsgate to Portsmouth.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ramsgate to Portsmouth.
To get from Ramsgate to Portsmouth, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
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Important Stations and Airports in Ramsgate and Portsmouth
Ramsgate
Portsmouth
The major train station for departures in Ramsgate is Ramsgate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ramsgate for your trip from Ramsgate to Portsmouth.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike 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
The major train station for arrivals in Portsmouth is Portsmouth & Southsea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Portsmouth & Southsea for your journey to Portsmouth from Ramsgate.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth & Southsea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth Harbour
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
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