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Compare train 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 an average ticket price of $14 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 $14, while a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Ashford
Compare the available ways to get from London to Ashford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Ashford:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Ashford costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Ashford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
The journey is about 17m faster (40m by train vs 57m by car) and roughly $25 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($14 vs $38). 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.
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.
- L84540
8:33 AM 0h35 London Waterloo (WAT) 9:08 AM Ashford (Surrey) (AFS) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- L84540
8:33 AM 0h35 London Waterloo (WAT) 9:08 AM Ashford (Surrey) (AFS) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- L84540
8:33 AM 0h35 London Waterloo (WAT) 9:08 AM Ashford (Surrey) (AFS) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- L84530
8:03 AM 0h35 London Waterloo (WAT) 8:38 AM Ashford (Surrey) (AFS) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - L84550
9:03 AM 0h35 London Waterloo (WAT) 9:38 AM Ashford (Surrey) (AFS) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - L84560
9:33 AM 0h35 London Waterloo (WAT) 10:08 AM Ashford (Surrey) (AFS) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Ashford:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Ashford costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Ashford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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).
- Travel with National Express to go to Ashford by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Ashford by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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