Bus from Birchington-on-Sea to Ramsgate (Kent)
4 direct routes · 14–30 min · first bus 08:15, last bus 15:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ramsgate (Kent) as of 15:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Birchington-on-Sea, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 022 | National Express | ~35 min | 7 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 10:15 | 23:22 | The Square (Stop A) | Harbour (Stop E) | Westgate-on-Sea, Margate & Broadstairs |
| 48 | Stagecoach South East | ~14 min | 5 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 08:15 | 14:11 | Quex Park (o/s) | Ellington Infant School (opp) | Acol, Minster & Manston |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 48A, 944
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48A | Stagecoach South East | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:46 | 15:46 | The Square (Stop A) | Ellington Infant School (opp) | Westgate-on-Sea, Manston & Cliffs End |
| 944 | Stagecoach South East | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:44 | 15:44 | Epple Road (opp) | Arundel Road (adj) | Acol & Minster |
Times are for the first boarding point in Birchington-on-Sea on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 48 bus, 48A bus or 944 bus timetable.
Fares from Birchington-on-Sea to Ramsgate
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birchington-on-Sea to Ramsgate?
4 routes run directly from Birchington-on-Sea to Ramsgate: the 022 (National Express), the 48 (Stagecoach South East), the 48A (Stagecoach South East), the 944 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 022, 7 times each weekday — board at The Square (Stop A) and get off at Harbour (Stop E), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birchington-on-Sea to Ramsgate?
Between 14 minutes on the 48 and 30 on the 48A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Westgate-on-Sea, Margate, Broadstairs on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Birchington-on-Sea to Ramsgate?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:15 and the last around 15:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birchington-on-Sea to Ramsgate?
Adult singles from Birchington-on-Sea to Ramsgate: £3.00 on the 48 and 944 (Stagecoach South East). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.