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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Ramsgate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 185 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Portsmouth to Ramsgate, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Ramsgate:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Ramsgate costing on average £55.
Other travel options to Ramsgate take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 53m.
Tickets start at around £55 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£17. The journey takes 3h 48m versus 2h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Ramsgate from Portsmouth by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Portsmouth 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 train from Ramsgate are Canterbury, Calais, Margate and Dover. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Ramsgate on Omio.
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.
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.
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 Portsmouth to Ramsgate.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Ramsgate:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Ramsgate costing on average £55.
Other travel options to Ramsgate take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 53m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Ramsgate as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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