The average train between Basingstoke and Ashford takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basingstoke 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 every 30 minutes between Basingstoke and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Ashford at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Ashford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Basingstoke to Ashford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Ashford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Basingstoke to Ashford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Basingstoke and Ashford is 137.2 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Ashford International via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford International in around 2h 29m.