Manchester to Ramsgate by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester to Ramsgate

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester to Ramsgate, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:05 View journey
Last train 23:52 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 56m View journey
Distance (km) 343
Trains / day 38 View all
Cheapest journey AU$200.75 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 35m
Train operators 5

Discover Manchester to Ramsgate by train

Planning a train adventure from Manchester to Ramsgate? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Cost of train travel from Manchester to Ramsgate

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Manchester to Ramsgate:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$200.75

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Manchester to Ramsgate daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Ramsgate on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 38 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:05: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:52: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:10: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:28: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 20 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Manchester to Ramsgate

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 56 minutes, spanning 343 kilometres in total.

Booking horizon for travel between Manchester and Ramsgate

Tickets for travel between Manchester and Ramsgate can be booked 4 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Further insights on trains from Manchester to Ramsgate

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Ramsgate city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Manchester to Ramsgate

Want to know more about your journey from Manchester to Ramsgate? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Manchester and Ramsgate covers 343 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.