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Compare bus and train for Canterbury to Ashford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Ashford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €63.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€64 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Canterbury to Ashford
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Trains from Canterbury to Ashford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $77 (€63) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 20:41. The fastest train covers the 67 miles (108 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $37 (€30)
Distance 67 miles (108 km) |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€63) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 04:56 |
Last train 20:41 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $37 (€30)
Train companies: Southeastern from Canterbury to Ashford trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Canterbury and Ashford from $37 (€30). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
14m
Cheapest Price
$13 (€11)
Southeastern frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Trains from Canterbury to Ashford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury to Ashford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ashford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train from Canterbury to Ashford takes 2h 15m and runs 4 per day.
The last train from Canterbury to Ashford leaves at 8:41 PM.
The distance by train from Canterbury to Ashford is 67 miles (108 km).
Train ticket prices from Canterbury to Ashford can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $77 (€63), while the average price is around $78 (€64).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Canterbury to Ashford.
The train station in Canterbury that goes to Ashford is Canterbury West (CBW), which connects to Ashford (Surrey) (AFS).
The train journey from Canterbury to Ashford offers pleasant views of the Kent countryside, including rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, making it a scenic experience.
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Ashford is by bus, with a cost of around $37 (€30).
There is no high speed train available from Canterbury to Ashford.
The first train from Canterbury to Ashford leaves at 4:56 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Canterbury to Ashford.
Yes, there is a direct train from Canterbury to Ashford. This service operates 0 times per day, provided by Southeastern.
A day trip from Canterbury to Ashford is not feasible as the travel duration is 2h 15m, exceeding the 120-minute limit. However, there are 4 train trips available per day.
Two to three days in Ashford is ideal to explore its charming town center, visit the Ashford Designer Outlet for shopping, and enjoy its nearby attractions like the historic Godinton House & Gardens.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Canterbury to Ashford
Canterbury
Ashford
The major train station for departures in Canterbury is Canterbury East. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Canterbury East for your trip from Canterbury to Ashford.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:20 Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Canterbury East
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Canterbury West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
The major train station for arrivals in Ashford is Ashford (Surrey). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ashford (Surrey) for your journey to Ashford from Canterbury.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 13:25 Saturday 08:00 - 14:00 Sunday 08:55 - 16:25
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station. Near-level access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Staines) via main entrance or side gate. Step-free access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London) via separate entrance from long footpath, and short ramp at approx 1:15 gradient. Step-free access between platforms is only via the street (approx 620m). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transit options for Ashford (Surrey)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Woodthorpe Road - London Transport bus stops
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