The average train between Whitstable and Ashford takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitstable 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.
Trains run hourly between Whitstable and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Ashford at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Ashford station via Margate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Whitstable to Ashford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
Whitstable to Ashford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.
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The distance between Whitstable and Ashford is 26.1 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Whitstable to Ashford International via Margate in around 1h 40m.