Birmingham to Ashford by train

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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Ashford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham 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 05:29 View journey
Last train 23:10 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 33m View journey
Distance (km) 152
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey US$155.00 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 23m
Train operators 7

Birmingham to Ashford by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Birmingham to Ashford? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 152 kilometres.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Birmingham 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 US$155.00, 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 schedule for travel between Birmingham and Ashford

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 28 trains make this journey of 152 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Birmingham is at 05:29 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:10.

During the weekend, 05:50 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:00 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 20 minutes.

Average train travel time from Birmingham to Ashford

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 33 minutes, travelling a total distance of 152 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Birmingham and Ashford?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Birmingham and Ashford 3 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Ashford

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

The train journey from Birmingham to Ashford covers 152 kilometres in total.

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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.