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Compare train and bus for London to Ashford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Ashford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Ashford:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ashford costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Ashford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Ashford
How to get from London to Ashford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Ashford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:43 AM1h12London9:55 AMAshford$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:43 AM1h12London9:55 AMAshford$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:13 AM1h08London9:21 AMAshford$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:55 AM1h40London9:35 AMAshford$221One-way0 transfers
5:57 AM2h58London8:55 AMAshford$221One-way0 transfers
7:13 AM1h08London8:21 AMAshford$221One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Ashford.

- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Ashford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Ashford International (AFK).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Golders Green Station and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Ashford by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
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