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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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Ashford:
A bus is $0.06 (€0.05) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Ashford costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Ashford take longer:
Bus takes on average 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Canterbury to Ashford
How to get from Canterbury to Ashford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Ashford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:23 AM0h15Canterbury5:38 AMAshford$161One-way0 transfers
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5:23 AM0h15Canterbury5:38 AMAshford$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:23 AM0h15Canterbury5:38 AMAshford$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:05 AM0h22Canterbury9:27 AMAshford$161One-way0 transfers
8:05 AM0h22Canterbury8:27 AMAshford$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Ashford:
A bus is $0.06 (€0.05) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Ashford costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Ashford take longer:
Bus takes on average 39m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in Ashford International (AFK).
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Ashford by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach South East to go to Ashford by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
- 5 direct buses per day with Stagecoach South East.
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