Cardiff to Ashford by train

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Overview: trains from Cardiff to Ashford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cardiff to Ashford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:15 View journey
Last train 21:20 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 19m View journey
Distance (km) 283
Trains / day 73 View all
Cheapest journey AU$184.69 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 41m
Train operators 7

Taking the train from Cardiff to Ashford

So you’re considering going from Cardiff to Ashford by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Cost of train tickets between Cardiff and Ashford

The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Ashford start at AU$184.69. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Cardiff to Ashford is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Cardiff to Ashford train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Cardiff to Ashford is at 05:15 and the last is at 21:20. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:20 and the last one is at 20:30. You can expect 73 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 5 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Cardiff to Ashford

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 19 minutes, spanning 283 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Cardiff and Ashford tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Cardiff and Ashford are available 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your Cardiff to Ashford travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Ashford.

FAQs about the train journey from Cardiff to Ashford

Want to know more about your journey from Cardiff to Ashford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Cardiff to Ashford covers 283 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.