How to travel from London to Ashford

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Compare train for London to Ashford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Ashford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF11, while a bus costs an average of CHF17.

Distance: 15 miles (25 km)

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CHF17

Average price

CHF11

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Cheapest

CHF32

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 29m

Average total duration

59m

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30m

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1h 10m

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40m

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57m

Average total duration

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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National Express

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South Western Railway

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Ashford is a train with an average price of CHF11.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Ashford:

A train is CHF5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Ashford costing on average CHF17.

The fastest way to travel from London to Ashford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Ashford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 29m.

Yes, you can take a train between London and Ashford.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Ashford among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 17m faster (40m by train vs 57m by car) and roughly CHF20 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF11 vs CHF32). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from London to Ashford

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • South Western Railway
    7:22 AM0h50
    London
    8:12 AMAshford
    CHF131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • South Western Railway
    7:22 AM0h50
    London
    8:12 AMAshford
    CHF131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • South Western Railway
    7:22 AM0h50
    London
    8:12 AMAshford
    CHF131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • South Western Railway
    8:22 AM0h50
    London
    9:12 AMAshford
    CHF131One-way
    0 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.

FAQs
You can travel between London and Ashford by train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Ashford is a train with an average price of CHF11.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Ashford:

A train is CHF5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Ashford costing on average CHF17.

The fastest way to travel from London to Ashford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Ashford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 29m.

The distance from London to Ashford is approximately 15 miles (25 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Ashford is:
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Ashford:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Ashford (Surrey) (AFS).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in London, Stirling Road (Heathrow Airport - Cargo Area).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Ashford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway to go to Ashford by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Ashford by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Ashford:
  • 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
Omio customers who travel from London to Ashford often also extend their vacation to go to London Waterloo (WAT), Bath, Richmond, Manchester, Isleworth. 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.
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.

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