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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Ramsgate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £104.
Distance: 227 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£104 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Ramsgate, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Ramsgate:
A coach is £76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Ramsgate costing on average £104.
Other travel options to Ramsgate take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 57m.
You'll arrive about 50m sooner (2h 36m by train vs 3h 26m by car). Tickets start at around £104 compared to roughly £49 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Ramsgate from Leicester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Leicester to Ramsgate is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by ferry from Ramsgate are Calais, Canterbury, Margate and Dover. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Ramsgate on Omio.
Calais is a Channel port in northern France, known for its close ties to Britain, wide beach and maritime feel. The city mixes wartime history and lace-making heritage with a seafront made more distinctive by the Dragon de Calais.
Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.
Margate is a Kent seaside town known for its sandy beach, Dreamland and the Turner Contemporary. Its old town, tidal pool and broad seafront give it a relaxed character that blends resort nostalgia with a lively creative scene.
Dover is a historic Kent port known for the White Cliffs and Dover Castle. Its busy harbour, wartime past and chalk coastline give the town a distinctly maritime character.
Travel to Ramsgate easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Ramsgate.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Ramsgate:
A coach is £76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Ramsgate costing on average £104.
Other travel options to Ramsgate take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 57m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Ramsgate as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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