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How to get there
Where to stay
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Ramsgate travel guide

Ramsgate Tourism | Ramsgate Guide

You're Going to Love Ramsgate

With a population of 38.624, Ramsgate is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Ramsgate deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ramsgate

Ramsgate in March
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ramsgate in March
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ramsgate

Plane

Although Ramsgate doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 102 km from Ramsgate. The shortest domestic flight to Ramsgate departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ramsgate, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ramsgate to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 1.0 km from the city centre, Ramsgate is the busiest station in Ramsgate. Another popular train station is Ramsgate Minster, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ramsgate is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 108 km from Ramsgate. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ramsgate, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ramsgate takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

Although Ramsgate doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 102 km from Ramsgate. The shortest domestic flight to Ramsgate departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ramsgate, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ramsgate to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 1.0 km from the city centre, Ramsgate is the busiest station in Ramsgate. Another popular train station is Ramsgate Minster, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ramsgate is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 108 km from Ramsgate. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ramsgate, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ramsgate takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Ramsgate

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Ramsgate

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Ramsgate

Average rates range from around £78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £159 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ramsgate

Most booked hotels in Ramsgate

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Westbrook Lodge Guest House
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Shenandoah House
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Yarrow Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Botany Bay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Hiring a car in Ramsgate

Hiring a car in Ramsgate costs £31 per day, on average, or £62 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Ramsgate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ramsgate, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Ramsgate costs £31 per day, on average, or £62 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Ramsgate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ramsgate, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

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