Preston to Ashford by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Ashford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston 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 00:37 View journey
Last train 21:18 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 25m View journey
Distance (km) 379
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey €98.55 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 8m
Train operators 6

Preston to Ashford by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Preston to Ashford? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 379 kilometres.

Cost of train travel from Preston to Ashford

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Preston to Ashford:

  • Cheapest ticket: €98.55

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Preston to Ashford daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Ashford on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 45 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:37: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:18: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:57: departure of first train on weekends

  • 20:57: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 4 minutes: frequency of train departures

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

On this route spanning 379 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 25 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Preston and Ashford?

You can secure tickets for travel between Preston and Ashford up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn even more about travelling from Preston to Ashford by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Ashford.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Ashford

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

The total distance from Preston to Ashford is 379 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.