The average train between Ashford and Manchester takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Ashford to Manchester. 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 Ashford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Ashford is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Ashford to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Euston station.
Ashford to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Ashford to Manchester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Ashford and Manchester is 257.8 km. The road distance is 326 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m.