Cardiff to Ashford Trains

Cardiff to Ashford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ashford takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Ashford. 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 2m
Duration: 203 mi
Distance: £109
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 2m

£91–165

Cardiff to Ashford train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Ashford at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:18 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:18 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:18 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:18 AM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:00 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:18 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 2:18 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:18 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:18 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:18 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
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