The average train between Ashford and Manchester takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Ashford to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ashford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashford is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at Manchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Ashford to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Ashford to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Ashford to Manchester train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Ashford and Manchester is 334.8 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Ashford International to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 18m.