Cologne to Ashford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Ashford takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

6h 10m
Duration: 423 mi
Distance: £225
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain

5h 31m

£172–356

Cologne to Ashford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Ashford at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:42 PM → 9:45 AM
Arrives next day
13h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:45 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:45 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:42 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:45 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:45 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:42 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:45 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 2:45 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:42 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:42 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 2:45 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:45 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:39 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 2:45 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:18 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
2:43 PM → 6:44 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:45 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 2:45 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:42 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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.

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Ashford, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Ashford International via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 31m.

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