Ashford to Plymouth by train

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Overview: trains from Ashford to Plymouth

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ashford to Plymouth, 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 05:13 View journey
Last train 23:16 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 22m View journey
Distance (km) 363
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey €91.85 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 52m
Train operators 6

Discover Ashford to Plymouth by train

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

Train cost between Ashford and Plymouth: 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 €91.85, 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.

Train timetable for travel between Ashford and Plymouth

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Ashford to Plymouth by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:13

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:16

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:43

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:16

  • Average number of daily trains: 34 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 27 minutes

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

On this route spanning 363 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 4 hours and 22 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Ashford and Plymouth?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Ashford and Plymouth 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Maximising your travels to Plymouth

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

FAQs about the train journey from Ashford to Plymouth

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

The total distance between Ashford and Plymouth by train 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.