Reading to Ashford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Ashford takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading 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.

1h 31m
Duration: 94 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

1h 37m

£45–109

Reading to Ashford train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Ashford at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:50 AM → 8:18 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 9:45 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 10:15 AM
1h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:15 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:45 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 8:18 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 8:18 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 8:44 AM
1h 32m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 10:18 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 10:45 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:15 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:45 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 8:18 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:15 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:45 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 8:18 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:15 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:45 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 8:18 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading, England and Ashford, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Ashford International via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 37m.

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