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Ashford Museum
Local museum covering Ashford's social, industrial, and railway past. A practical starting point for understanding how the town developed over centuries.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Ashford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Ashford will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
It's difficult to get from Luton to Ashford without transferring at least once.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Ashford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 37m sooner (1h 14m by train vs 1h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $40 (€40) compared to roughly $28 (€28) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Ashford trains for tomorrow, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:08 AM Luton | 2h42 | 7:50 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:43 AM Luton | 1h32 | 7:15 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:13 AM Luton | 2h14 | 8:27 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:24 AM Luton | 1h21 | 7:45 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:52 AM Luton | 2h07 | 8:59 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:56 AM Luton | 1h22 | 8:18 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:13 AM Luton | 2h14 | 9:27 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:26 AM Luton | 1h15 | 8:41 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:43 AM Luton | 2h15 | 9:58 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:57 AM Luton | 1h21 | 9:18 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:13 AM Luton | 2h10 | 10:23 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:25 AM Luton | 1h20 | 9:45 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:43 AM Luton | 2h12 | 10:55 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:55 AM Luton | 1h20 | 10:15 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:13 AM Luton | 2h09 | 11:22 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:26 AM Luton | 1h19 | 10:45 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:43 AM Luton | 2h12 | 11:55 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:59 AM Luton | 1h19 | 11:18 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:13 AM Luton | 2h08 | 12:21 PM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:25 AM Luton | 1h20 | 11:45 AM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:43 AM Luton | 2h12 | 12:55 PM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:56 AM Luton | 1h19 | 12:15 PM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:13 AM Luton | 2h08 | 1:21 PM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:26 AM Luton | 1h16 | 12:42 PM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:43 AM Luton | 2h14 | 1:57 PM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:59 AM Luton | 1h19 | 1:18 PM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:13 PM Luton | 2h08 | 2:21 PM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:25 PM Luton | 1h19 | 1:44 PM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:43 PM Luton | 2h12 | 2:55 PM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:59 PM Luton | 1h19 | 2:18 PM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:13 PM Luton | 2h12 | 3:25 PM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:25 PM Luton | 1h20 | 2:45 PM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:43 PM Luton | 2h12 | 3:55 PM Ashford | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Luton to Ashford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€29) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (121 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 75 miles (121 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€29) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 11:16 PM |
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Discover the best of Ashford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ashford trip today.
Local museum covering Ashford's social, industrial, and railway past. A practical starting point for understanding how the town developed over centuries.
National Trust house museum dedicated to actress Ellen Terry. Visit for theatrical collections, period rooms, and atmospheric riverside gardens.
Historic county prison museum interpreting crime and punishment in Kent. Its preserved cells and stark stories make a compelling regional day trip.
Award-winning urban park beside the Great Stour with sculpture, play areas, and broad lawns. A top everyday Ashford spot for walks and relaxation.
Protected heath and woodland with waymarked trails and sweeping views. Excellent for nature walks, birdlife, and a quieter landscape near town.
Large family-friendly country park with woodland trails, lakes, and open grassland. Popular for easy walking, cycling, and seasonal outdoor activities.
A Kent classic of apples baked in pastry or served as a simple pudding. It reflects the county's long orchard tradition around Ashford.
Small sweet cherries grown across Kent. They are prized in summer and closely tied to the county's fruit farming heritage.
English strawberries from Kent, often eaten with cream in season. The county is one of Britain's best known fruit-growing areas.
Stylish restaurant and wine bar in Ashford known for modern British plates, steaks, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Well-regarded Indian restaurant in Ashford with refined curries and attentive service in an established, comfortable dining room.
Popular pub-restaurant in Ashford serving British classics, grills, and Sunday roasts in a casual traditional setting.
Moderate for southern England. Hotels and rail can be pricey, but dining and local buses are manageable versus London or major UK tourist cities.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and small change is fine in cafes.
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Ashford International -> Park Street, Ashford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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.

Most Luton to Ashford trains use the Luton to Ashford International station pair. Use this guide to compare Luton and Ashford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Luton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luton.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton. ATMs are available at Luton.
Ticket office support is available at Luton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton Airport Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Leagrave is 4 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Leagrave has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Leagrave.
Wi-Fi is available at Leagrave.
Ticket office support is available at Leagrave.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leagrave: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leagrave: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leagrave: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to ticket office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Ashford International has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Ashford International.
ATMs are available at Ashford International.
Ticket office support is available at Ashford International. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ashford International: Parking, WC.
Available at Ashford International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ashford International: 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: These are located in the booking hall on the domestic side of the station. They are also located in the subway adjacent to the gateline on the international side of the station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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