How to get from Folkestone to Ramsgate by bus and train?

Folkestone to Ramsgate map

From Folkestone to Ramsgate by bus and train

To get from Folkestone to Ramsgate in London, take the 17 bus from Bus Station, Folkestone station to Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Folkestone Central station to Ramsgate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Bus Station, Folkestone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Folkestone
    ID A2
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Canterbury
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone
    ID B
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Folkestone Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 6
    Ride to train station Ramsgate
    Ride to train station
    Ramsgate
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Folkestone to Ramsgate by train

Take one direct train from Folkestone to Ramsgate in London: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Folkestone Central station to Ramsgate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Folkestone Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Folkestone Central
    940 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 3
    Ride to train station Ramsgate
    Ride to train station
    Ramsgate
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Folkestone to Ramsgate

The distance between Folkestone, London and Ramsgate, London is approximately 47.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Folkestone to Ramsgate by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Folkestone

Folkestone is located at West Cliff Gardens, London and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station Arrivals, Folkestone.

Bus stations close to Folkestone:

  • Bus Station Arrivals, Folkestone
  • Bus Station, Folkestone
  • Guildhall Street, Folkestone

Public transport stations close to Ramsgate, London

Ramsgate is located at Ramsgate, London and the nearest public transport station is Old Flour Mill, Ramsgate.

Bus stations close to Ramsgate:

  • Old Flour Mill, Ramsgate
  • The Viaduct, Ramsgate
  • Ramsgate

Related Routes

Folkestone to Ramsgate map

From Folkestone to Ramsgate by train

Take one direct train from Folkestone to Ramsgate in London: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Folkestone Central station to Ramsgate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Folkestone Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Folkestone Central
    940 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 3
    Ride to train station Ramsgate
    Ride to train station
    Ramsgate
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Ramsgate?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Folkestone to Ramsgate?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Ramsgate?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Folkestone to Ramsgate?

    The 17 bus line goes from Bus Station, Folkestone station near Folkestone in Shepway to Canterbury station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Canterbury station near Ramsgate in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Folkestone to Ramsgate by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Folkestone in Shepway and Ramsgate in London by bus and train is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Folkestone to get to Ramsgate?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Bus Station, Folkestone stop near Folkestone in Shepway.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Folkestone and Ramsgate?

    Get off the bus at the Canterbury station, which is closest to Ramsgate in London.

  • When is the first train from Folkestone to Ramsgate?

    The first train from Folkestone in Shepway to Ramsgate in London is Southeastern. It leaves the Folkestone Central station at 07:20.

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