Train Cardiff to Ashford from £108 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ashford takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is an hourly train service 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 4m
Duration: 203 mi
Distance: £108
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

3h 29m

£92–182

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 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

3:54 PM → 6:44 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
4:21 PM → 7:18 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
4:50 PM → 7:44 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
5:18 PM → 8:18 PM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 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, May 2, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Ashford? 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 Cardiff to Ashford.

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Distance: 203 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ashford International via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 29m.

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