How much is a train ticket from Ashford to Southampton?

The cheapest fare on this route is €143.59. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Ashford to Southampton?

You can book your tickets 5 and a half months in advance for this route.

What’s the travel time from Ashford to Southampton by train?

The shortest trip is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Ashford to Southampton by train

Q: What is the distance by train from Ashford to Southampton?

The total distance between Ashford and Southampton is 158 kilometres.

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Overview: trains from Ashford to Southampton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ashford to Southampton, 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 05:10 View journey

Last train 23:16 View journey

Avg changes 1

Fastest journey 2hr 35m View journey

Distance (km) 158

Trains / day 57 View all

Cheapest journey €143.69 View journey

Avg journey time 3hr 14m

Train operators 7

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Cost of train tickets between Ashford and Southampton

The cheapest train tickets from Ashford to Southampton start at €143.59. 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 Ashford to Southampton 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.

Train schedule for travel between Ashford and Southampton

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 57 trains make this journey of 158 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Ashford is at 05:10 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:16.

During the weekend, 05:43 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:03 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 12 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Ashford to Southampton

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 35 minutes, crossing a total distance of 158 kilometres.

Booking Ashford to Southampton trains in advance

Booking your Ashford to Southampton tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 and a half months before departure.

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FAQs about the train journey from Ashford to Southampton

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