TRANSPORT & ACCESSIBILITY
[Part of the Up-to-Date Ramsgate Guide]
The Transport & Accessibility Guide covers traveling to Ramsgate, parking, and charging electric vehicles. It also provides public transport guidance for visitors without a car, alongside comprehensive accessibility information.
Questions and Answers
- How do I get to Ramsgate?
- How accessible is Ramsgate?
- How do I get from Ramsgate Mainline Train Station to the town centre, harbour and beach?
- What to do in Ramsgate without a car?
- Where can I park in Ramsgate, and how much does it cost?
- Where can I find Electric Car Charging Stations in Ramsgate?
- Is there a good Taxi service in Ramsgate?
How do I get to Ramsgate?
Detailed travel directions, including how to reach Ramsgate and connect to onward transport from Ramsgate Main Line Station, are available on our Travel Information page.
How Accessible is Ramsgate?
Ramsgate has launched an Accessibility Window Sticker Campaign to help wheelchair users, individuals with limited mobility, older visitors, and families with pushchairs identify accessible local venues at a glance.
To support this initiative, our accessibility map highlights shops, galleries, hospitality venues, and other locations across Ramsgate that provide excellent access and facilities.
While some of our historic buildings are unfortunately restricted by their structural heritage, we are committed to providing detailed accessibility information wherever it is available to help you plan your visit.
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What to do in Ramsgate without a car?
We’re really into our walks and trails here in Ramsgate, so you’ll find plenty to do without a car.
Our Itineraries include public transport information. The Ramsgate in a Day : Tunnels, History and Vintage Finds and Ramsgate in a Day: A Low cost Itinerary are designed to not require a car. There are also a number of self guided walks that let you explore the area on foot.
We also have an excellent bus service.
The Loop Bus operates a regular 8/10 minute service between Ramsgate, Broadstairs & Margate (Free Wi-Fi & USB charging) and we have a new hourly service from Westwood Cross & Ramsgate Town centre to Canterbury via Pegwell, Sandwich, Ash, Wingham and Littlebourne (44 bus).
- Click here to view the Loop Bus Timetable*.
- Click here for live Loop Bus timetable, (clockwise) Ramsgate to Margate via Broadstairs.
- Click here for live Loop Bus timetable (anti-clockwise) Ramsgate to Margate via Westwood Cross.
- Click here for 44 bus timetable.
- Click here to view the main local bus routes.
*Timetable update : Summer 2026
The seasonal Open Top bus service runs from April to September. Click here for information.
For more information on the Loop bus, the Open Top bus and other bus routes to and from Ramsgate see www.stagecoachbus.com.
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Where can I park in Ramsgate, and how much does it cost?
You can park in Ramsgate using a combination of council-run off-street car parks, premium harbour-side parking lots, and station or on-street spaces.
- Standard council car parks typically cost between £1.40 and £1.90 per hour up to a daily limit of £7.00 to £9.50 – see Thanet District Council’s Parking Information which includes a Map showing Car Park locations.
- The premier locations right on the Royal Harbour are notably higher and run on a split seasonal tariff.
Most municipal parking is managed via the RingGo app or pay-and-display machines.
| Car Park Location | Pricing & Key Details |
|---|---|
| Royal Harbour Car Park (Leopold Street) | • £1.90 for 2 hours, up to £9.50 max for 24 hours. • Multi-storey with nearly 400 spaces. • Upper levels are locked overnight (7:00pm – 7:00am). |
| Pier Yard & Military Road | • Summer: £3.60–£3.70 per hour (up to £23.30 for 15 hours). • Winter: £1.80–£1.90 per hour (up to £14.10 for 15 hours). • Directly on the harbour quay. 24/7 access. No Blue Badge exemptions. |
| Marina Esplanade Car Park | • £1.40 for 2 hours, up to £6.00–£7.00 for the full day. • Right next to Ramsgate Main Sands. • Dedicated motorhome bays available for £13.00 per 24 hours. |
| Staffordshire Street Car Park | • £1.80 for 2 hours, up to £7.00 max daily rate. • Large open-air town centre lot. 7-minute walk to the beach. • Open 7:00am – 10:00pm. |
| Meeting Street & Cavendish Street | • £1.90 for 2 hours, up to £9.50 max daily rate. • Smaller central town lots close to the High Street shops. |
| Cannon Road Car Park | • FREE all day every Saturday. • Weekday rates match standard town centre pricing. • 12-minute walk inland from the beachfront. |
| Ramsgate Station Car Park (APCOA) | • Standard rail user rates; flexible 10-minute time increments. • Best option if you are planning to travel onward by train. |
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Where can I find Electric Car Charging Stations in Ramsgate?
Electric Car Charging Stations can be found here (supported by Carwow ).
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Is there a good Taxi service in Ramsgate?
Ramsgate has a number of Taxi Services, among the most popular and reliable are :-
| Taxi Company | Booking Information |
|---|---|
| Central Cars | 📞Phone: 01843 601601 🌐Website: www.centralcarsthanet.co.uk Service: 24/7 local provider. Office Location: Dedicated office in Ramsgate. App Features: Complete booking, vehicle tracking, and payments entirely through their mobile app. |
| Thanet Cars | 📞Phone: 01843 333333 or 01843 595959 🌐Website: www.thanetcars.com Booking Methods: Phone call, website, or the Thanet Cars Booking App (iOS/Android). Office Location: Primary office in Margate, but fully covers Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Westgate-on-Sea, and Birchington. App Features: Real-time driver tracking and secure payment using card or cash. |