How to travel from Canterbury to Ashford

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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 train, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 13 miles (21 km)

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Driving

$16

Average price

Cheapest

$6

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

48m

Average total duration

Fastest

18m

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30m

Additional time*

32m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Southeastern

Most popular train company

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The cheapest way to travel from Canterbury to Ashford is a train with an average price of $16.
The fastest way to travel from Canterbury to Ashford is by train with an average journey time of 48m.

Other travel options to Ashford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Canterbury and Ashford including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Canterbury to Ashford among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 14m sooner (18m by train vs 32m by car). Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $6 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.

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from Canterbury to Ashford

How to get from Canterbury to Ashford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Canterbury to Ashford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SoutheasternP85622
    6:14 AM0h14
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    6:28 AMAshford International (AFK)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SoutheasternP85622
    6:14 AM0h14
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    6:28 AMAshford International (AFK)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SoutheasternP85622
    6:14 AM0h14
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    6:28 AMAshford International (AFK)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SoutheasternP85630
    7:19 AM0h15
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    7:34 AMAshford International (AFK)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • SoutheasternP85626
    6:49 AM0h15
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    7:04 AMAshford International (AFK)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • SoutheasternP86623
    6:31 AM0h22
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    6:53 AMAshford International (AFK)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Canterbury to Ashford

Travel to Ashford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Canterbury to Ashford.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Canterbury and Ashford including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Canterbury to Ashford is a train with an average price of $16.
The fastest way to travel from Canterbury to Ashford is by train with an average journey time of 48m.

Other travel options to Ashford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 17m.

The distance from Canterbury to Ashford is approximately 13 miles (21 km).
The average frequency per day from Canterbury to Ashford is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Ashford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Canterbury to Ashford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in Ashford International (AFK).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Canterbury to Ashford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Stagecoach South East to go to Ashford by bus.
  • Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Ashford by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Canterbury to Ashford with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with Stagecoach South East.
  • 8 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
Omio customers who travel from Canterbury to Ashford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, London St Pancras International (STP), Amsterdam, Stratford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ashford and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ashford to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a comprehensive visit to Ashford, spending 2 to 3 days is generally sufficient to explore its key attractions, including the Ashford Designer Outlet, local parks, and surrounding countryside.

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