Colchester to Ashford by train

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Overview: trains from Colchester to Ashford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Colchester 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 05:33 View journey
Last train 23:03 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 37m View journey
Distance (km) 83
Trains / day 48 View all
Cheapest journey €57.47 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 53m
Train operators 4

Going from Colchester to Ashford by train

About to set off from Colchester to Ashford by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Colchester to Ashford

Getting from Colchester to Ashford by rail typically costs €57.47, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Colchester to Ashford

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Colchester to Ashford:

  • 05:33 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 21:33 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:03 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:03 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 21 minutes from Colchester toward Ashford.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 48 trains serving this route each day.

How long is the train journey from Colchester to Ashford?

This journey covers a total of 83 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 1 hour and 37 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Colchester and Ashford?

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making your Colchester to Ashford travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Ashford.

FAQs about the train journey from Colchester to Ashford

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

The train journey between Colchester and Ashford spans 83 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.