The average train between Jerusalem and Ashkelon takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Jerusalem to Ashkelon. 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 Jerusalem and Ashkelon. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jerusalem is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Ashkelon at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jerusalem to Ashkelon. However, there are services departing from Jerusalem station and arriving at Ashkelon station via Tel Aviv Haganah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Jerusalem to Ashkelon train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon station.
Jerusalem to Ashkelon train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Ashkelon station.
The distance between Jerusalem and Ashkelon is 62 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Ashkelon via Tel Aviv Haganah in around 1h 44m.