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The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history, art, and culture, known for highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
51 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ashford to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ashford to London will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 6 trains that leave Ashford for London on Mon, Jun 29, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 29 the direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
On Mon, Jun 29 the slowest trains will take 1 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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P90233
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P85639
P85896
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P90233
P90230Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ashford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 40m faster (1h 0m by train vs 1h 40m by car) and roughly $34 (€28) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($31 (€26) vs $66 (€54)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Southeastern, Southeastern.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ashford to London trains for today, Sunday, June 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P85676 | Delayed 11:45 AM 12:40 PMAshford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 12:22 PM 12:22 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J91788 | On time 12:56 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h33 | 2:29 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90266 | On time 1:02 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h09 | 2:11 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85935 | 1:16 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 1:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90269 | On time 1:30 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h11 | 2:41 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85682 | 1:40 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 2:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J91787 | On time 1:56 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h33 | 3:29 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90272 | 2:02 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h09 | 3:11 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85941 | On time 2:16 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 2:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90275 | 2:30 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h11 | 3:41 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85688 | 2:40 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 3:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J91786 | On time 2:56 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h33 | 4:29 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90278 | 3:02 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h09 | 4:11 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85947 | On time 3:16 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 3:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90281 | 3:30 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h11 | 4:41 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85694 | On time 3:40 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 4:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J91785 | On time 3:56 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h33 | 5:29 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90284 | 4:02 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h09 | 5:11 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85953 | On time 4:16 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 4:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90287 | 4:30 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h11 | 5:41 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85700 | On time 4:40 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 5:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J91784 | On time 4:56 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h33 | 6:29 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90290 | On time 5:02 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h09 | 6:11 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85959 | On time 5:16 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 5:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90293 | On time 5:30 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h11 | 6:41 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85705 | On time 5:40 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 6:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J91783 | On time 5:56 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h33 | 7:29 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90296 | On time 6:02 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h09 | 7:11 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85966 | 6:16 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 6:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90299 | On time 6:30 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h11 | 7:41 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85711 | On time 6:40 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 7:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J91782 | On time 6:56 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h33 | 8:29 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90302 | On time 7:02 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h09 | 8:11 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85972 | On time 7:16 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 7:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85717 | On time 7:40 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 8:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J91781 | On time 7:56 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h33 | 9:29 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90308 | On time 8:02 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h09 | 9:11 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85978 | 8:16 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 8:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85725 | 8:40 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 9:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90314 | 9:00 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h11 | 10:11 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85984 | On time 9:16 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 9:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J91780 | On time 9:27 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h32 | 10:59 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85733 | 9:40 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 10:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90321 | On time 10:00 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h11 | 11:11 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85990 | On time 10:16 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 10:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85740 | On time 10:40 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 11:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 29 | |||||
P90230 | 8:00 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h12 | 9:12 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85635 | 8:06 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h37 | 8:43 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85896 | 8:16 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 8:54 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86643 | 8:28 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h40 | 10:08 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90233 | 8:32 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 1h09 | 9:41 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85639 | 8:40 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 0h38 | 9:18 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Ashford to London run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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The train connection between Ashford and London is efficient and convenient, making it easy for travelers to explore the vibrant capital. Operated by DB Southeastern, trains run frequently throughout the day, ensuring a smooth journey with comfortable seating and modern amenities. With travel times averaging around 37 minutes, passengers can enjoy scenic views of the English countryside while commuting between these two cities.
The train connection from Ashford to London takes approximately 0h 38m. There are a total of 25 connections per day, and all trains on this route are direct. Passengers will depart from Ashford International and can arrive at several stations in London, including Waterloo East, St Pancras International, Victoria, London Bridge, and Charing Cross.
The first daily train journey from Ashford to London departs at 04:55, allowing early travelers to start their day. The last departure is scheduled for 22:16, providing a late option for those wishing to return after an evening in the city.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Ashford to London is $14 (12.6€). The average ticket price typically hovers around $37 (33.3€), making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore these vibrant cities.
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