How to get to Ramsgate from Leicester

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Compare train for Leicester to Ramsgate

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 £106.

Distance: 227 km

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£106

Average Price

£29

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Cheapest

£49

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3h 6m

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2h 36m

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30m

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6h 57m

Average total duration

6h 27m

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3h 26m

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(door-to-door)

Southeastern

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National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Ramsgate is a coach with an average price of £29.

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Ramsgate:

A coach is £77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Ramsgate costing on average £106.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Ramsgate is by train with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Ramsgate take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 57m.

Yes, you can take a train between Leicester and Ramsgate.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 50m sooner (2h 36m by train vs 3h 26m by car). Tickets start at around £106 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.

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FAQs: Leicester to Ramsgate

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.

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You can travel between Leicester and Ramsgate by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Ramsgate is a coach with an average price of £29.

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Ramsgate:

A coach is £77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Ramsgate costing on average £106.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Ramsgate is by train with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Ramsgate take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 57m.

The Leicester to Ramsgate distance is approximately 227 km.
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Ramsgate is:
  • Around 10 coaches per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Ramsgate:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Ramsgate station (RAM).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Ramsgate, Harbour Parade.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Ramsgate, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Ramsgate by coach.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, Southeastern to go to Ramsgate by train.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Ramsgate often also extend their vacation to go to London St Pancras International (STP), London, Calais, Canterbury West (CBW), Canterbury. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ramsgate and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Leicester to Ramsgate, you can take a train.
For an enjoyable visit to Ramsgate, plan to spend 2 to 3 days to explore its charming harbour, historic sites, and beautiful beaches.

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