Train Ashford to Cardiff from £110 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ashford and Cardiff takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Ashford to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 7m
Duration: 203 mi
Distance: £110
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 12m

£89–182

Ashford to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Ashford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashford is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

2:16 PM → 5:09 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
2:40 PM → 5:37 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
3:16 PM → 6:06 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
3:40 PM → 6:37 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:39 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 10:40 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 11:40 AM
3h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ashford to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ashford to Cardiff.

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Distance: 203 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Ashford, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Ashford International to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 12m.

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