Southampton to Ashford by train

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Overview: trains from Southampton to Ashford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Southampton 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 04:52 View journey
Last train 23:08 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 40m View journey
Distance (km) 158
Trains / day 35 View all
Cheapest journey CA$118.13 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 30m
Train operators 7

From Southampton to Ashford by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Southampton to Ashford by train. With 35 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Southampton and Ashford: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$118.13, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Southampton to Ashford train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Southampton to Ashford is at 04:52 and the last is at 23:08. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:00 and the last one is at 22:30. You can expect 35 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 28 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Southampton to Ashford?

This journey covers a total of 158 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 40 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Southampton and Ashford?

You can secure tickets for travel between Southampton and Ashford up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Additional information on train travel from Southampton to Ashford

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Ashford city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Southampton to Ashford

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

The train journey between Southampton and Ashford covers 158 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.