Ramsgate to Preston by train

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Overview: trains from Ramsgate to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ramsgate to Preston, 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 04:55 View journey
Last train 23:05 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 3m View journey
Distance (km) 387
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey AU$156.95 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 15m
Train operators 5

Going from Ramsgate to Preston by train

About to set off from Ramsgate to Preston by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train tickets between Ramsgate and Preston

The cheapest train tickets from Ramsgate to Preston start at AU$156.95. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Ramsgate to Preston is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 2 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Ramsgate to Preston train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Ramsgate to Preston is at 04:55 and the last is at 22:18. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 05:02 and the last one is at 23:05. You can expect 31 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 17 minutes.

How long does the train from Ramsgate to Preston take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 4 hours and 3 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 387 kilometres.

How far in advance Ramsgate and Preston tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Ramsgate and Preston are available 2 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Maximising your travels to Preston

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Preston.

FAQs about the train journey from Ramsgate to Preston

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

The train journey between Ramsgate and Preston covers 387 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.