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How to get fromManchester to Ashfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Ashford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    3h 18m
    £90–146

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Ashford Internationaltrain train London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    6h 50m
    £54–89

  3. Drive  245.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Ashfordcar car 245.4 mi
    4h 45m
    £62–89

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    3h 54m
    £99–343

  5. Bus, train via London

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    7h 7m
    £61–104

  6. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 47m
    £230–414

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 20m
    £106–276

  8. Fly to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane MAN - SEN
    2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 56m
    £90–330

Manchester to Ashford by train and foot

Calendar251Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ashford, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ashford International via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 18m.

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