Plymouth to Ashford by train

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Overview: trains from Plymouth to Ashford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Plymouth 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 04:50 View journey
Last train 23:54 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 30m View journey
Distance (km) 363
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey £251.60 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 16m
Train operators 6

Discover Plymouth to Ashford by train

Planning a train adventure from Plymouth to Ashford? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Plymouth and Ashford

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £251.60, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train times for travel from Plymouth to Ashford

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 04:50 and the last departure is 23:54. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:40 and the last train leaves at 23:20. On average, a total of 36 trains make this journey each day.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Plymouth to Ashford?

On this route spanning 363 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 4 hours and 30 minutes.

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

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

Maximising your travels to Ashford

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Ashford.

FAQs about the train journey from Plymouth to Ashford

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

The distance between Plymouth and Ashford is 363 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.