Trains travelling into Ramsgate train station drift along a small stretch of glittering Kentish coastline, giving visitors a clue to the historic importance of this stunning Royal Harbour town. The current station, with its high ceilings and an airy interior, was built in the 1920s and is Grade II listed. The town centre is a 10-minute walk to the south, but buses operate from the station forecourt to Leopold Street and the harbour every eight minutes. When you reach its centre, you'll find Ramsgate oozes cosmopolitan appeal. Cafes and bars dot the waterfront, yachts bob in the marina, and there's a bustling harbour to stroll around too. Records of maritime activity in Ramsgate go back to Anglo-Saxon times, so a visit to the Maritime Museum is a must; and if there's time, hop on a boat over to Goodwin Sands for a spot of seal watching.
Ramsgate train station is mainly served by Southeastern trains, which connect Margate to Ramsgate in just 11m and London to Ramsgate in 1h 10m.
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The beach is only a 20-minute walk away from Ramsgate train station. Once you arrive, turn right onto Station Approach Road, then turn right again onto Margate Road. Continue onto Chatham Street, then turn left onto Harbour Street.
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Ramsgate train station has four platforms, all of which are divided into A and B sections; A sections are to the right of the ticket hall, and B sections are to the left. There is a waiting room on platform 1 and a cycle storage and an information desk on platform 3. Lifts and stairs lead up to a subway that connects to all four platforms.
Ramsgate train station has one car park, which is located near the main entrance. Step-free access is available here as well as throughout the whole station.
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Ramsgate station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.
Trains arrive into and depart from Ramsgate station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Ramsgate.
Yes, there are toilets available to use at Ramsgate station.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Ramsgate station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.
It's really easy to get from Ramsgate station to the beach – turn right onto Station Approach Road, then turn right again onto Margate Road. Continue onto Chatham Street, then turn left onto Harbour Street.
Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 16:42 | 1 | On time |
to London Victoria | Southeastern | 17:01 | 4 | Late |
to Margate | Southeastern | 17:01 | 4 | Late |
to London St Pancras International | Southeastern | 17:02 | 2 | On time |
to London St Pancras International | Southeastern | 17:21 | 2 | On time |
Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
from London Victoria | Southeastern | 16:58 | 4 | Late |
from London St Pancras International | Southeastern | 17:00 | 4 | Late |
from Margate | Southeastern | 17:01 | 2 | On time |
from London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 17:05 | 1 | Late |
from London St Pancras International | Southeastern | 17:09 | 2 | On time |