Norwich to Ashford by train

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Overview: trains from Norwich to Ashford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Norwich 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 05:00 View journey
Last train 22:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 41m View journey
Distance (km) 168
Trains / day 27 View all
Cheapest journey £161.53 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 42m
Train operators 5

Travelling from Norwich to Ashford by train

Want to know how to get from Norwich to Ashford by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Norwich to Ashford take around 2 hours and 41 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 168 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Norwich is scheduled to depart at around  05:00. The last departure is usually at around 22:40. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 27 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 42 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £161.53.

We think any time is a great time to visit Ashford, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Ashford.

Is there a direct train from Norwich to Ashford?

The journey between Norwich and Ashford usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Norwich to Ashford every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Norwich to Ashford?

The Norwich to Ashford train travel takes about 2 hours and 41 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Norwich to Ashford train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Ashford leaving Norwich at around 05:00 and the last train leaving at around 22:40. This is the same at the weekend.

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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.