Train Edinburgh to Ashford from £162 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Ashford takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh 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.

5h 24m
Duration: 446 mi
Distance: £162
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 5m

£139–223

Edinburgh to Ashford train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Ashford at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

3:30 PM → 8:45 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
4:30 PM → 9:45 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
5:00 PM → 10:18 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:42 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 11:18 AM
5h 28m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:18 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:00 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 3:18 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 3:45 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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