Cardiff to Ashford by train
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Overview: trains from Cardiff to Ashford
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Taking the train from Cardiff to Ashford
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Cost of train tickets between Cardiff and Ashford
The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Ashford start at US$126.50. 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
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The train route from Cardiff to Ashford covers 283 kilometres.
The lowest fare on this route is US$126.50. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .
Tickets for this route become available 5 and a half months before the travel date.
The fastest journey by train is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
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