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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Ashford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    3h 6m
    £91–165

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Victoriabus bus Uk042 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Ashford Internationaltrain train London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    6h
    £48–81

  3. Bus, train via London

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    4h 59m
    £56–98

  4. Drive  204.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Ashfordcar car 204.6 mi
    3h 32m
    £51–74

  5. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 6m
    £272–399

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Ashford Internationaltrain train London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
    3h 50m
    £91–165

  7. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 4m
    £138–296

Cardiff to Ashford by train and subway

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ashford, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ashford International via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 6m.

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